Description
This course outlines the legislative and regulatory context for the development of generic drugs and describes the essential role of the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) in gaining marketing approval. The use of information in the ‘Orange Book’ is explained, as is the role of patent certification in the application. The importance of establishing bioequivalence between a generic and its reference product is emphasized. The module specifies the content and format requirements for an ANDA submission and describes the FDA’s review and approval process. An outline is given of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA) and the law’s effects on industry players.
The course is up to date with the many final and draft publications released by the FDA in US fiscal year (FY) 2017 that provide guidance for industry on applications for approval of generic drugs. It is also up to date with the provisions of the second authorization of GDUFA, applicable from FY 2018.
This course includes sections regarding bioequivalence, the Orange Book, the review and approval processes of ANDA, ANDA submission, patent certification, ANDA and generic drugs, and a regulatory overview.
