Study shows U.S. approves more drugs than Europe and Canada

Check out this article, which shares data showing that FDA approves more drugs than Health Canada and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Despite the belief that the approval process for drugs in the U.S. is rather slow, a new study published online in the New...

Tuesday, June 26th–RAPS Indiana chapter holds next meeting

The Indiana chapter of RAPS presents an expert presentation entitled, “Steps to Preparing for a Successful FDA Advisory Committee Meeting!” Pearl’s own Gretchen Bowker, who is also a RAPS Fellow is the Indiana RAPS Chapter Chair. When: June 26, 2012 from 4...

Thursday, May 24th–ASQ MWDG Process Validation Game

The Midwest chapter of Biomedical ASQ presents the Process Validation Game! When: Thursday, May 24th, 2012 from 5:30-8 pm. Where: University of Indianapolis in the Schwitzer Student Center Building #7 Room #013 Indianapolis, IN 46227 Cost: Buffet dinner  $12.50 for...

FDA changes requirements for sterility testing

FDA has changed its sterility testing requirements for biological products, allowing for greater flexibility and continued improvement. Gareth MacDonald shared in a recent article in in-Pharma that with advanced technologies, patients and biologics producers benefit...