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Latin America Roundup: Colombia’s top regulator quits after 6 months; was key champion of multi-country agency
Posted 27 March 2023 By Jennie Smith
Rossi’s departure comes amid heated legislative debates about ongoing medication shortages in the country and the role of the regulatory agency in addressing them. Rossi had been a top proponent, along with his counterparts in Cuba and M...
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FDA encourages RCTs in accelerated approval guidance for oncology
Posted 27 March 2023 By Mary Ellen Schneider
“This ‘one-trial’ approach maintains efficiency in drug development and can provide early access to a drug using the accelerated approval pathway, while ensuring that a postmarketing trial is fully accrued and well underway to verify lon...
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FDA outlines plan for digital health technologies for clinical trials
Posted 24 March 2023 By Ferdous Al-Faruque
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to hold at least one public meeting and release several guidances on digital health technologies (DHT) to be used in drug clinical trials by the end of the year. While it has issued guidanc...
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EMA official shares lessons learned from the COVID pandemic
Posted 24 March 2023 By Joanne S. Eglovitch
One process that worked: For promising COVID treatments, EMA was able to provide enhanced presubmission dialogue with sponsors. EMA also was able to conduct “agile” assessments for promising treatments and ensure safety monitoring for th...
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RF Quarterly, March 2023: Patient-focused regulatory practice
Posted 22 March 2023 By Flora Sandra Siami, MPHStephen C. Weber, MD
Welcome to the March issue of RF Quarterly, which examines patient-focused regulatory practice and includes articles on patient-reported outcomes in regulatory decision making; real-world evidence and postmarket surveillance data; genera...
The evolution and use of patient-reported outcomes in regulatory decision making
Posted 22 March 2023 By Stephen C. Weber, MD
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) have been increasingly mandated to measure the success of clinical outcomes in regulatory decision making. However, these outcome measures require expertise in their application and interpretatio...
Generating evidence for racial and ethnic minorities during development of oncologic therapeutics
Discussions regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and clinical research have been ongoing for decades. However, the COVID-19 global pandemic brought about a new focus on this issue. As the pharmaceutical industry began...
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Stakeholders offer input on educational materials for rare disease drug development
Posted 22 March 2023 By Jeff Craven
After the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) solicited comments on an educational program for a new Empower Rare Disease Drug Developers (LEADER 3D) initiative in the Accelerating Rare disease Cures (ARC) program, nearly two dozen sta...
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Recon: FDA weighs another round of COVID boosters for high-risk individuals; Thermo Fisher, Celltrion in running to buy Baxter’s biopharma business
Posted 21 March 2023 By Michael Mezher
Welcome to Regulatory Reconnaissance, your regulatory news and intelligence briefing.
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Recon: FDA staff say safety issues for Biogen’s ALS drug don’t preclude approval; BioNTech partners with OncoC4 to develop immunotherapy drug
Posted 20 March 2023 By Michael Mezher
Welcome to Regulatory Reconnaissance, your regulatory news and intelligence briefing.
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Industry requests more information from FDA on dosage and administration labeling
Posted 17 March 2023 By Jeff Craven
While the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) latest draft guidance on improving the consistency of information in the dosage and administration section of prescription drug labeling is significantly larger than an earlier guidance i...
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Pharma wants FDA’s IND reporting rule better aligned with ICH E2F
Posted 15 March 2023 By Joanne S. Eglovitch
Pharmaceutical industry stakeholders urged the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to better align its investigational new drug application (IND) annual reporting proposal with the International Council’s for Harmonization’s (ICH) E2F...
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NY/NJ Chapter Webcast: Regulatory Opportunities and challenges with mRNA Technology- Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Monday, 12 June 2023 (12:00 - 1:30PM) 1.5 RAC Credits Member: $0 | NonMemeber $25
This webcast will describe the current regulatory framework applicable to mRNA products and explain the regulatory challenges and opportunities that have been enabled with mRNA technology.
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
Preparing to Take the RAC Drugs Exam (May 2023)
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 (11:00 - 4:00PM) 12.0 RAC Credits Member: $495 | NonMember: $580
Designed specifically for those preparing to take the RAC Drugs exam. This workshop will be facilitated by a panel of RAC-certified regulatory professionals and focuses on sharpening strategic test-taking skills.
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RAPS Webcast: Get Certified in Regulatory Affairs: Get Your RAC! (May 2023)
Friday, 05 May 2023 (1:00 - 2:00PM) 1.0 RAC Credits Price: Free
This webcast will answer top Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) questions. By attending, regulatory professionals will decide if earning a RAC is right for them and how to proceed.
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
RAPS Webcast: Get Certified in Regulatory Affairs: Get Your RAC! (Sept 2023)
Friday, 08 September 2023 (1:00 - 2:00PM) 1.0 RAC Credits Price: Free
This webcast will answer top Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) questions. By attending, regulatory professionals will decide if earning a RAC is right for them and how to proceed.
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
Sponsored Webcast: Oops, I Messed Up! How to Avoid (and Fix) Common Regulatory Submission Mistakes
Wednesday, 19 April 2023 (11:00 - 12:00PM) 1.0 RAC Credits Free
This webcast will provide understanding of common mistakes, errors, and omissions in regulatory submissions with insight to avoid or solve them.
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
Sponsored Webcast: The Foundations of AI: A Non-Technical Introduction for Regulatory Affairs Professionals
Wednesday, 26 April 2023 (11:00 - 12:00PM) 1.0 RAC Credits Price: Free
This program is meant to provide attendees a general foundation on the AI topic to help better understand how this may related to their profession now and in the future.
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
Overcoming the Regulatory Challenges of Oligonucleotide Therapy CMC
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 (8:00 - 12:00PM) 3.0 RAC Credits Member: $335 | NonMember: $395 This workshop provides an understanding for developing an oligonucleotide CMC regulatory strategy. By attending, regulatory & quality professionals will leverage sound CMC submission drafting approaches.
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Preparing for an FDA PAI or BIMO Inspection
Wednesday, 29 March 2023 (12:00 - 1:30PM) 1.5 RAC Credits Member: $175 | NonMember: $200
This workshop will provide a thorough understanding of how to prepare for an FDA PAI or BIMO inspection, including Inspection Readiness plans, Gap Analysis and Remediation, and Inspection Logistics.
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
Practical Application of ISO14971: 2019 Risk Management for Medical Devices
Thursday, 04 May 2023 (12:00 - 1:30PM) 1.5 RAC Credits Member: $175 | NonMember: $200
This webinar will provide practical advice on building or remediating a medical device risk management system that complies with ISO14971:2019, and supports compliance with other medical device regulations
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
China Drug Registration and Reimbursement
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 (1:00 - 2:30PM) 1.5 RAC Credits Member: $175 | NonMember: $200
This workshop will present information on how to register your drug in China and how pricing or market access is determined. What is the best strategy to register and maximize pricing in China.
In-PersonIn-Person
Root Cause Investigation for CAPA (June 2023)
Wednesday, 21 June 2023 (9:00 - 5:00PM) 12.0 RAC Credits Member: $1340 | Nonmember: $1570
Root Cause Investigation for CAPA is a globally renown methodology for investigating technical performance challenges, particularly in highly regulated industries.

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Sponsored webcast: Retrospective analysis of FDA’s Accelerated Approvals and conversions (On-Demand)
1.0 RAC Credits
Member: $0 | NonMember: $25
This session will cover a comprehensive analysis of the Accelerated Approval program as well as a deep dive into a selection of past examples and precedents.
Online CourseOnline Course
Pharmaceutical Certificate ElectivePharmaceutical Certificate Elective
Pharmaceuticals: Compliance & Audits [5.0 RAC]
5.0 RAC Credits
Member: $545.00 Nonmember: $745.00
This course provides knowledge of fundamental, high-quality auditing practices and skills.
Online CourseOnline Course
Pharmaceutical Certificate ElectivePharmaceutical Certificate Elective
REMS and RMPs [3.0 RAC]
3.0 RAC Credits
Member: $365 Nonmember: $500
This course provides an overview of the history of risk management, reviews risk management philosophies and examines regulatory requirements and interactions between industry and regulators in the US, EU and Canada
Online CourseOnline Course
Pharmaceutical Certificate ElectivePharmaceutical Certificate Elective
Pharmacovigilance [4.0 RAC]
4.0 RAC Credits
Member: $465.00 Nonmember: $640.00
This introductory course provides an overview of pharmacovigilance across a spectrum of topics, presenting both US and global perspectives.
Online CourseOnline Course
Pharmaceutical Certificate ElectivePharmaceutical Certificate Elective
Pharmaceuticals: Canadian Regulations [6.0 RAC]
6.0 RAC Credits
Member: $570.00 Nonmember: $790.00
This course will introduce you to essential areas of regulatory knowledge for a broad range of pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical and biologic products in Canada.
Online CourseOnline Course
Pharmaceutical Certificate ElectivePharmaceutical Certificate Elective
Pharmaceuticals: US Regulations [5.0 RAC]
5.0 RAC Credits
Member: $545.00 Nonmember: $745.00
This course covers the requirements to obtain prescription and over-the-counter drug approvals and other requirements that are in place to ensure compliance with FDA regulations.
Online CourseOnline Course
Pharmaceutical Certificate ElectivePharmaceutical Certificate Elective
Pharmaceuticals: EU Regulations [6.0 RAC]
6.0 RAC Credits
Member: $570.00 Nonmember: $790.00
This course provides an overview of the regulations and legislative framework, as well as the EMA entities responsible for medicinal product reviews.
Online CourseOnline Course
Pharmaceutical Certificate ElectivePharmaceutical Certificate Elective
Understanding and Managing the US Clinical Trial Process [4.0 RAC]
4.0 RAC Credits
Member: $465 Nonmember: $640
This course provides an overview of the foundation for clinical trials in the US including their historical evolution, ethical conduct and regulations and the responsibilities of parties involved in clinical research
Online CourseOnline Course
Medical Device Certificate ElectiveMedical Device Certificate Elective
Pharmaceutical Certificate ElectivePharmaceutical Certificate Elective
Role of the Regulatory Professional [1.0 RAC]
1.0 RAC Credits
Member: $25.00 Nonmember: $25.00
This course discusses the evolution of the regulatory profession, the professional’s roles and responsibilities and normal roles available within a regulatory organization.
E-booksE-books
Orphan Drug Development for Rare Diseases (e-book)
Member: $130.00 Nonmember: $180.00
Orphan Drug Development for Rare Diseases covers every aspect of orphan drug development. Topics include incentives, benefits, patient engagement, designation, marketing authorization, and market access.
BooksBooks
Essentials of Healthcare Product Labeling
Member: $130.00 Nonmember: $180.00
Learn details on labeling for the full lifecycle of human healthcare products, from target labeling through submission and marketing in the US, EU and Canada.
BooksBooks
Promotion of FDA-Regulated Medical Products
Member: $130.00 Nonmember: $180.00
This book expands on RAPS’ 2013 publication, FDA Requirements for Prescription Drug Promotion by John Driscoll, to include prescription devices.
RAC ExamRAC Exam
RAC Devices Examination Autumn 2023
Member: $495.00 Nonmember: $625.00
Testing Window :
30 October 2023 To 8 December 2023
Registration Deadline : 5 October 2023
RAC ExamRAC Exam
RAC Devices Examination Summer 2023
Member: $495.00 Nonmember: $625.00
Testing Window : 10 July 2023 To 18 August 2023
Registration Deadline : 15 June 2023
RAC ExamRAC Exam
RAC Drugs Examination Autumn 2023
Member: $495.00 Nonmember: $625.00
Testing Window :
30 October 2023 To 8 December 2023
Registration Deadline : 5 October 2023
RAC ExamRAC Exam
RAC Drugs Examination Summer 2023
Member: $495.00 Nonmember: $625.00
Testing Window : 10 July 2023 To 18 August 2023
Registration Deadline : 15 June 2023
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
RAPS Webcast: Get Certified in Regulatory Affairs: Get Your RAC! (Sept 2023)
Friday, 08 September 2023 (1:00 - 2:00PM)
1.0RAC Credits
Price: Free
This webcast will answer top Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) questions. By attending, regulatory professionals will decide if earning a RAC is right for them and how to proceed.
In-PersonIn-Person
Root Cause Investigation for CAPA (June 2023)
Wednesday, 21 June 2023 (9:00 - 5:00PM)
12.0RAC Credits
Member: $1340 | Nonmember: $1570
Root Cause Investigation for CAPA is a globally renown methodology for investigating technical performance challenges, particularly in highly regulated industries.
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
Chapter EventsChapter Events
NY/NJ Chapter Webcast: Regulatory Opportunities and challenges with mRNA Technology- Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Monday, 12 June 2023 (12:00 - 1:30PM)
1.5RAC Credits
Member: $0 | NonMemeber $25
This webcast will describe the current regulatory framework applicable to mRNA products and explain the regulatory challenges and opportunities that have been enabled with mRNA technology.
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
Preparing to Take the RAC Drugs Exam (May 2023)
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 (11:00 - 4:00PM)
12.0RAC Credits
Member: $495 | NonMember: $580
Designed specifically for those preparing to take the RAC Drugs exam. This workshop will be facilitated by a panel of RAC-certified regulatory professionals and focuses on sharpening strategic test-taking skills.
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
China Drug Registration and Reimbursement
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 (1:00 - 2:30PM)
1.5RAC Credits
Member: $175 | NonMember: $200
This workshop will present information on how to register your drug in China and how pricing or market access is determined. What is the best strategy to register and maximize pricing in China.
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
Overcoming the Regulatory Challenges of Oligonucleotide Therapy CMC
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 (8:00 - 12:00PM)
3.0RAC Credits
Member: $335 | NonMember: $395 This workshop provides an understanding for developing an oligonucleotide CMC regulatory strategy. By attending, regulatory & quality professionals will leverage sound CMC submission drafting approaches.
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
RAPS Webcast: Get Certified in Regulatory Affairs: Get Your RAC! (May 2023)
Friday, 05 May 2023 (1:00 - 2:00PM)
1.0RAC Credits
Price: Free
This webcast will answer top Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) questions. By attending, regulatory professionals will decide if earning a RAC is right for them and how to proceed.
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
Practical Application of ISO14971: 2019 Risk Management for Medical Devices
Thursday, 04 May 2023 (12:00 - 1:30PM)
1.5RAC Credits
Member: $175 | NonMember: $200
This webinar will provide practical advice on building or remediating a medical device risk management system that complies with ISO14971:2019, and supports compliance with other medical device regulations
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
Sponsored Webcast: The Foundations of AI: A Non-Technical Introduction for Regulatory Affairs Professionals
Wednesday, 26 April 2023 (11:00 - 12:00PM)
1.0RAC Credits
Price: Free
This program is meant to provide attendees a general foundation on the AI topic to help better understand how this may related to their profession now and in the future.
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
Sponsored Webcast: Oops, I Messed Up! How to Avoid (and Fix) Common Regulatory Submission Mistakes
Wednesday, 19 April 2023 (11:00 - 12:00PM)
1.0RAC Credits
Free
This webcast will provide understanding of common mistakes, errors, and omissions in regulatory submissions with insight to avoid or solve them.
Virtual ProgramsVirtual Programs
Preparing for an FDA PAI or BIMO Inspection
Wednesday, 29 March 2023 (12:00 - 1:30PM)
1.5RAC Credits
Member: $175 | NonMember: $200
This workshop will provide a thorough understanding of how to prepare for an FDA PAI or BIMO inspection, including Inspection Readiness plans, Gap Analysis and Remediation, and Inspection Logistics.