FDA says yes to 3-D drugs

Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first 3-D printed drug. This drug was created by a private company located in Pennsylvania and has up to 1,000mg of levetiracetam in it. The reason for this drug is to help those who have trouble...

FDA releases new 510(k) guidance

On August 5th, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a new guidance on 510(k) submissions. This guidance is called “Refuse to Accept Policy for 510(k)s” and the plan is for it to be in effect this October. The reason for this new guidance is to provide...

Quality Metric Guidance announced by FDA

This week the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its draft guidance on how to advance risk-based inspections and improve issues with drug shortages. Earlier this year, FDA created the Office of Pharmaceutical Quality (OPQ) to help look at drug product and...