Global Post-Approval Changes Outlook Murky As Q12 Lurches Into Consultation

ICH finally proposes a way to resolve the regulatory complexity that has prevented drug makers from establishing and perfecting global approaches to manufacturing their drug products. But with legal concerns persisting in Europe and possibly lurking elsewhere, approval of ICH's draft Q12 guideline could be difficult.

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Decision Tree Proposed For Post-Approval Changes – But Is It Legal?

The International Council on Harmonization is forging ahead with public consultation on its Q12 post-approval changes guideline even though the European Commission has not agreed to adopt the guideline in full.

The move ensures a rocky launch for the guideline and introduces uncertainty into the one-year consultation period – twice the...

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