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The US Food and Drug Administration recently announced the launch of a regulatory incentive program pilot program, the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher Program (CNPVP), designed to reward drug and biologic sponsors...more
This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted additional information on its recently announced “Commissioner's National Priority Voucher” (CNPV) program, which will provide up to five vouchers in the program's...more
On June 10, 2025, the Commissioner of the FDA, Dr. Martin Makary, and Dr. Vinayak Prasad, the Director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, published an article in JAMA discussing the “Priorities for a...more
Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies,...more
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted both the incredible promise and challenges for life science companies developing and manufacturing drugs, biological products, and devices that enhance our lives....more
In a report entitled “Bold Goals for U.S. Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing,” the White House recently announced several biotech-related “bold goals” to advance the environmental, agricultural, economic, health, and science...more
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Regarding the Trump Administration’s August 6, 2020 “Buy American” Executive Order, which was the subject of a prior client alert, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it published a list of 223 drug and...more
In a case relating to use of recombinant human interferon-ß (IFN-ß) proteins for the treatment of viral diseases, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that a “product-by-process” analysis applies even when...more
As the November elections rapidly approach, Congress faces a number of key legislative deadlines, including the need to fund federal agencies and extend expiring federal programs at the conclusion of the current fiscal year...more
In response to growing medical product supply shortages and need for information, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued multiple enforcement policies to provide guidance to industry. Here, we focus on...more
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China is cautiously recovering from the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak and is moving into a new period of investor-friendly policies aimed at restarting China’s economic engine....more
To combat shortages of N95 respirators, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued and continues to update its Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators. The CDC’s N95 Respirator Strategies provide...more
To address critical shortages of blood and plasma during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) released several guidance documents on April 2, 2020. ...more
In response to the United States’ rapidly evolving public health situation, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released guidance on high-complexity in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests for COVID-19. This article...more
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A number of new statutes affecting hospitals and other health care providers were enacted during the past legislative session. To help remind the health care industry of the changes ahead, we’ve highlighted below some of the...more
The Situation: Pregnant women have historically been excluded from clinical trials due to concerns about the potential for adverse effects on pregnant women and their fetuses. The Development: The U.S. Food and Drug...more
The European Commission is seeking consultation on proposed clarifications for handling duplicate marketing authorisations from stakeholders....more
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