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China Proposed New Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Sector

On August 9, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released a draft of the Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Sector (hereinafter referred to as the “AMGP”) for public comment. The AMGP...more

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Finally! FDA Issues Updated Draft Guidance on Diversity Action Plans Mandated by FDORA

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On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in the Federal Register the issuance of a draft guidance entitled “Diversity Action Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented...more

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The FTC Challenges Companies’ Allegedly Improper Orange Book Patent Listings

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has called attention in the past year to its perception of the influence that branded pharmaceutical companies have over the price of beneficial drugs. Most recently, the agency has asserted...more

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FDA Finalizes Rule and Sets Course to Phase In Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests

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On May 6, 2024, following more than a decade of discourse with interested stakeholders on potential approaches to regulation of laboratory developed tests (LDTs), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its...more

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The Major Statement: FDA's Recent Q&A Guidance and Rulemaking on Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements and the...

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On December 26, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Small Entity Compliance Guide Final Guidance Document: Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements: Presentation of the Major Statement in a Clear,...more

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[Hybrid Event] “Steer” Clear of Legal Lassos: Readiness Strategies for FDA-Regulated Companies - May 1st, Austin, TX

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Join Gardner Law for a half-day CLE event in person at the Capital Factory in Austin, TX or attend virtually. Prepare for the regulatory rodeo with confidence by learning how to navigate regulatory, compliance, and privacy...more

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Top Legal Considerations for the GCs and CFOs in the Life Sciences Industry in 2024

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The top legal issues in 2024 for the life sciences field reflect the complex and changing legal landscape that the industry is navigating, encompassing drug pricing, regulatory challenges, and broader societal and governance...more

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Gang of Six Introduces Historic 340B “Discussion Draft” Legislation

On February 2, 2024, the “gang of six”—a bipartisan group of six senators who have traditionally championed reforms to the 340B program1 —introduced a discussion draft of a bill that would modify the program that provides...more

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FDA’s Final Rule on Direct-to-Consumer Advertising – Presentation of Risk Information

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In November 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final rule (Rule) to amend its regulations concerning radio and television direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements (ads) for human prescription drugs...more

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PMPRB publishes scoping paper for consultation on guidelines, and invites stakeholder feedback

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As we have previously reported, the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) announced that it will launch the first phase of consultations on new guidelines. On November 10, 2023, the PMPRB published its Scoping Paper...more

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FDA Releases First New COVID-19 Vaccine BLA Guidance Since 2020

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Executive Summary - On October 19, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a final guidance document titled Development and Licensure of Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19: Guidance for Industry, providing...more

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2023 State Drug Transparency Law Development Update

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In October 2021, we reported on an uptick in the passage of state drug price transparency legislation. As an update to that report, as of October 2023, approximately 22 states have now passed drug price transparency laws...more

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The Nucleus: Life Sciences Enforcement and Regulatory Updates

In this issue of our newsletter on developments impacting the life sciences industry, we examine topics including how the increased DOJ and FDA focus on cybersecurity issues could lead to new theories of False Claims Act...more

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A Look Ahead in Life Sciences: What We Are Tracking in Q4 2023 and Beyond

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As the life sciences, medtech, and diagnostic industries continue to expand and grow increasingly complex, so does the legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape. To help companies and investors navigate the many evolving...more

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FDA Clarifies Labeling Expectations for Prescription Drug Use-Related Software

On September 19, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or “the Agency”) published a draft guidance, Regulatory Considerations for Prescription Drug Use-Related Software (the “Guidance”) which adds a piece to the...more

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FDA and Prescription Drug Use Related Software – FDA’s Draft PDURS Guidance Answers Years-Old Questions and Introduces New Ones

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After remaining silent on the topic for decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided an expansive definition of “promotional labeling” in its recently issued draft guidance document on Regulatory Considerations...more

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FDA Announces Guidance for DSCSA Process to Request a Waiver, Exception, or Exemption

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On Friday, August 4th, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced the availability of a final guidance document, titled “Waivers, Exceptions, and Exemptions From the Requirements of Section 582 of the Federal Food,...more

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Third Party Administrator & Pharmacy Benefit Manager 2023 Newsletter: TPA & PBM Licensing And Compliance Developments

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Florida OIR Issues Informational Memorandum OIR-23-04M to PBMs - On July 19, 2023, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) issued Informational Memorandum OIR-23-04M (“Memorandum”) to Pharmacy Benefit Managers...more

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Nevada Legislature Rejects Board of Pharmacy’s Licensing Requirement for Out-of-State Pharmacists

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On May 31, 2023, the Nevada Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 107, which reversed the Nevada Board of Pharmacy’s (the “Board”) interpretation that required Nevada pharmacist licensure for out-of-state pharmacists who dispense...more

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Health Care Triage: Highlights for Research Institutions and Sponsors in FDA's Recent Draft Guidance on Decentralized Clinical...

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In this episode, Michael Hinckle and Rebecca Schaefer provide an overview of FDA’s recently issued draft guidance on decentralized clinical trials. They review the goals of the guidance to promote diversity in clinical...more

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New Florida Law Will Impose A Third-Party Administrator Licensing Requirement for Pharmacy Benefit Managers

On May 3, 2023, the Florida governor signed a comprehensive law (SB 1550) regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). This new law imposes significant new requirements on PBMs. This article discusses only one of these new...more

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Top 10 patent and regulatory things you need to know when bringing a biopharma product to Canada

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Canada is an attractive market for pharmaceutical manufacturers. While universal healthcare does not currently extend to drugs in an outpatient setting, most Canadian consumers have some form of drug coverage through...more

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Special Report - 2022 FDA Year in Review

As the United States’ primary public health and consumer protection agency, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates at least one quarter of the nation’s economy and exerts significant influence over global...more

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Biosimilars 2022 Year in Review

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2022 heralded the next chapter for biosimilars in the United States, including U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of biosimilars in new therapeutic areas, additional interchangeable designations, and litigation...more

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Five Key Regulatory Considerations for Virtual Ketamine Clinics

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The off-label use of ketamine to treat anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health disorders —coupled with the COVID-19 telehealth era—has spurred the opening of virtual ketamine clinics nationwide. Some clinics offer a...more

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