Pharmacokinetics in Drug Development

Pharmacokinetics in Drug Development Related to ANDA/505(b)(2) Submissions

As pharmaceutical consultants, the scientists and regulatory professionals at PDG® design pharmacokinetic (PK) protocols for a wide variety of applications. This paper has been written to provide the reader with a basic review of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics (PD) principles as well as an exposure to a cross section of the utility of PK studies. While…

Seven Noteworthy 505(b)(2) Submissions

Seven Noteworthy 505(b)(2) Submissions

As drug and device consultants, the scientists and regulatory experts at PDG® spend a considerable amount of time working on 505(b)(2) NDA submissions. This paper highlights notable features of a cross section of recent 505(b)(2) approvals and provides a variety of everyday issues to consider as you contemplate your next drug development project. Generic companies…

Which Regulatory Path Should I Choose for FDA Combination Products?

With FDA Combination Products on the Rise, a Common Question is, “Which regulatory path should I choose?”

What is a Combination Product? In a world in which we are continuously challenged to operate more efficiently and immersed in rapid technological advances, it should come as no surprise that one of today’s fastest growing medical product segments are combination products. To be considered a combination product by FDA, there must be two or…

QMS Risk Management

Do I Need a Medical Device Consultant to Review My Quality Management System (QMS) and/or Help with My 510(k) Submission?

What is a Quality Management System (QMS)? As a marketer or manufacturer of medical devices, you know that a quality management system (QMS) is critical to your success and continued operation. It doesn’t take more than one FDA inspection to figure this one out. If you are involved in, or considering entry into the medical…

Do you know when to use the FDA Pre-Submission Program?

Do you know when to use the FDA Pre-Submission Program?

You just designed the greatest, cure-all class II medical device of all time! Terrific! Now what? Just go to the FDA website, follow the step-by-step procedures for submitting a “traditional” 510(k), submit, and cross your fingers, right? Not so fast! You have reached a critical point in terms of strategic development considerations. You could try…