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Post-Market Drug Safety: Global Pharmacovigilance Systems

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  The journey of a medicinal product continues long after approval. Once a drug reaches the real world, its true safety profile begins to emerge. Post-market pharmacovigilance (PV) ensures that every patient experience contributes to understanding the product’s benefits and risks in diverse, uncontrolled environments. This ongoing process is the foundation of public health protection. Traditionally,  Individual Case Safety Reports  (ICSRs) have served as the backbone of post-market safety surveillance. These reports, submitted by healthcare professionals, patients, and manufacturers, provide critical insights into adverse events (AEs). However, the landscape is evolving. With the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies, the integration of  Real-World Data  (RWD) now complements and strengthens conventional reporting systems. RWD, sourced from electronic health records (EHRs), wearable devi...

AI in Regulatory Intelligence: Separating Real Utility from Industry Buzz

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  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Regulatory Affairs. While once limited to mobile apps and software, AI now powers  Regulatory Intelligence (RI) ,  helping businesses  monitor  global health and regulatory changes and make faster, informed decisions. Yet, the real-world application of AI often falls short of early hype. Some expect it to accelerate processes or simplify  workloads,  but the reality is more nuanced.     What is Regulatory Intelligence? Regulatory Intelligence is the process of evaluating and interpreting evolving regulatory data to support strategic decision-making and ensure continuous compliance. It is applied across sectors such as  pharmaceuticals ,  medical devices , and chemicals. RI helps organizations:     Adjust processes according to international guidelines (e.g.,  PMDA , FDA,  EMA ).   Evaluate impacts on products, markets, and operational workflows.   Guide sub...

Australia’s TGA is Accelerating Drug Approval: What Pharma Needs to Know

Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is rapidly transforming its drug registration landscape, positioning the country as one of the most agile environments for pharmaceutical market entry. The primary goal is clear: ensure faster patient access to life-saving therapies without compromising safety standards. Australia’s Evolving Drug Registration Pathways The TGA has introduced several key accelerated pathways to drastically cut down the standard 255-day review timeline. The Priority Review Pathway fast-tracks essential medications for unmet needs, targeting a review period of just 150 working days. For promising new drugs with early clinical data, the Provisional Approval Pathway grants short-term, time-limited registration, allowing early market access while requiring ongoing confirmatory data. These provisionally approved medicines are flagged with a distinctive black triangle (▼) for heightened post-market monitoring. A major driver of this speed is global alignm...

Expanding mRNA Technology Beyond Vaccines

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  mRNA Technology Beyond Vaccines Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology has evolved from a niche research concept to a transformative force in global healthcare. While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated its visibility, the scope of mRNA extends far beyond vaccines. From oncology to rare genetic diseases, mRNA-based therapeutics are reshaping the way diseases are treated, driving both clinical innovation and regulatory recalibration. For  pharmaceutical companies , this rapid evolution creates a dual challenge: navigating complex approval frameworks while staying ahead in a highly competitive innovation race. Understanding the current regulatory landscape and how it is adapting to novel modalities like mRNA is critical for ensuring market readiness and long-term success. Current Status of mRNA Technology The success of COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech demonstrated the scalability and speed of mRNA deployment. A major milestone followed in May 2024, when the U.S. FDA ...

Pharmaceutical Product Registration in UAE

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  Product Registration in UAE The UAE pharmaceutical market is one of the fastest growing in the Middle East, offering global manufacturers access to a strategically located hub with strong government support. However, market entry requires strict adherence to MOHAP and EDE regulations, covering safety, quality, and compliance at every stage of product authorization. You must obtain official permission and adhere to stringent safety and quality standards before you can sell any medicines or  drugs product registration  in the United Arab Emirates. This is because every step in the market authorization process is crucial. In recent years, the United Arab Emirates or UAE, has emerged as a regional centre for healthcare investment and pharmaceutical innovation. For  pharmaceutical companies  to enter the Middle East market, the UAE pharmaceutical market presents vast opportunities due to its unique location, strong healthcare system, and government-backed initiativ...

Translational Biology Fast-Tracking Emerging Therapies

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  The pace of modern medicine is being shaped by disciplines that bring science closer to real-world impact. Translational biology, also known as translational research, is establishing itself as a central discipline in modern medicine. It creates a continuous feedback loop between laboratory discovery and patient care, ensuring that insights from molecular biology, genomics, and clinical practice inform one another in real time. This field is already transforming how therapies for cancer, rare diseases, and chronic conditions are discovered, validated, and delivered. Through adaptive clinical trials, biomarker-driven drug design, and advanced computational approaches, translational biology is accelerating the journey from innovation to therapy and enabling faster access to next-generation treatments. The Translational Biology Pipeline: From Discovery to Therapy Translational biology moves discoveries from the lab to patient care through a structured multi-stage process: T0 — Disco...

Why Local Language Matters in Pharmaceutical Packaging

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  Local Language Matters in Pharmaceutical Packaging In the globalized pharmaceutical marketplace, companies are constantly looking for ways to strengthen relationships with patients and healthcare professionals. One of the most effective strategies is language localisation in packaging labels. Providing  product labels  in the local language ensures compliance, builds trust, fosters engagement, and enhances patient safety. As pharmaceutical companies expand into developing markets, the potential for growth is immense. With this growth comes responsibility, and local language labeling sits at the core of ensuring safe and effective market entry. Role of Labeling in Patient Safety In emerging markets, where healthcare infrastructure may be underdeveloped and health literacy levels vary labeling in the local language is vital for patient safety. Regulatory guidelines mandate design specifications such as font size, colour contrast, and readability. Beyond design, the clarit...