On July 10, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) announced plans to resume domestic facility inspections following the March 2020 suspension of most foreign and domestic facility inspections as a result...more
7/15/2020
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On June 8, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) issued temporary guidance to address concerns related to distribution of drug samples during the COVID-19 public health emergency....more
In 2019, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcement activity targeting drug and device manufacturers jumped sharply over the prior year, reflecting an increased focus on fraud and abuse in the life sciences sector. More...more
1/24/2020
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