As the end of the COVID pandemic appears into view, the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) appears to be taking steps toward shedding at least part of its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) caseload. Under Section 564(a)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, …
It seems as if the “hemp” debate has been raging forever. Yet only a little over two years have passed since enactment of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, the “Farm Bill,” in December 2018 that amended the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 directing the …
Yesterday’s FDA Warning Letter, Press Release, and accompanying public relations campaign related to AcelRx’s promotional material for Dsuvia (sufentanil) are remarkable for exactly the reasons FDA intended them to be remarkable: these actions all signal to industry that despite anemic levels of FDA enforcement related …
The American Conference Institute’s (“ACI’s”) popular “FDA Boot Camp” – now in its 36th iteration – is scheduled to take place from March 24-25, 2021 (Eastern Time). The conference is billed as the premier event to provide folks with a roadmap to navigate the difficult …
Welcome to the latest edition of HPM’s monthly wrap up of food, beverage and supplement news, including regulations, guidances, events, and whatever else is catching our eye. It’s been quite a January, hasn’t it? Food & Beverage Transition: As of this writing, Janet Woodcock is Acting …
The American Conference Institute (“ACI”) is sponsoring its Advanced Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on OTC Drugs Conference on February 26, 2021 (Eastern Time). Like a lot of conferences over the past year, the ACI conference format has changed from a live, in-person event to …
In late November, the OIG published a final rule that excludes from the Federal healthcare program safe harbor for discounts rebates paid to Medicare Part D plans, or their PBMs (see our post here). The rule also establishes two new safe harbors: one for rebates …
