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New biosimilar pathways – key takeaways from the EMA’s draft reflection paper

European Pharmaceutical Review

Since establishing a dedicated pathway for biosimilars in 2004, the EU has aimed to balance rigorous evaluation with the practicalities of fostering competition and improving patient access to biologics. Document 9286/25. Brussels: Council of the European Union; 2 June 2025. Interinstitutional File: 2023/0131 (COD).

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Beyond instruments: streamlining process technology implementation in biopharmaceutical manufacturing

European Pharmaceutical Review

To give examples, such a work package focuses on the identification of regulations (ICH Q2 R2, 3 Q8-Q14, 4-10 FDA PAT guidance, 11 EMA Annex 15 12 ), some of which may be mainly guidance documents with recommendations and flexibility when it comes to PAT.

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Regulating decentralised manufacturing in the UK – a legal perspective

European Pharmaceutical Review

Master file the manufacturing dossier in which the main regulatory documents are collected and to which all subordinate sites refer. Available from: [link] Human Medicines Regulations 2012 and Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004. Under the Human Tissue Act 2004. One file per product.

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STAT+: Gilead gets a boost from California court in a case over slow-walking an HIV drug

STAT

Back in 2004, Gilead explained its decision by maintaining the medicines were not sufficiently different, but internal documents produced in court suggested the company made this move in order to maximize profits.

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FDA Issues Two Guidance Documents on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements

The FDA Law Blog

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two guidance documents, one draft and one final, on food allergen labeling requirements. After reviewing comments, FDA will revise and move questions and answers to the final document, as it deems appropriate. Comments on the draft guidance must be submitted by Jan.

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EMA revises guidance on nitrosamine impurities

European Pharmaceutical Review

The assessment report of the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)’s Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 opinion on nitrosamine impurities in human medicinal products offers guidance and recommendations on mitigation and prevention of nitrosamine-contaminated human medicinal products.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an Amgen obesity drug, a Senate bill on shortages, and more

STAT

Back in 2004, Gilead explained its decision by maintaining the medicines were not sufficiently different, but internal documents produced in court suggested the company made this move in order to maximize profits. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…