New FDA Guidances on Unique Drug Development Topics
- unique nature of botanical drugs
- regulatory policies differ from those for synthetic, semi-synthetic, chemically modified drugs
- OTC, IND, NDA requirements provided
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/UCM458484.pdf?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
RARE DISEASE affects < 200,000 persons in US; most affect far fewer persons. Guidance addresses important aspects of drug development:
- Disease’s natural history
- Pathophysiology of disease and drug’s proposed mechanism of action
- Nonclinical pharmacotoxicology considerations
- Reliable endpoints and outcome assessment
- Standard of evidence to establish safety and effectiveness
- Drug manufacturing considerations during drug development
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/UCM458485.pdf?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery