Boyang Wang, Immortal Dragons, discusses how the FDA’s Expedited IND Pilot must prove efficiency as sponsors chase the fastest route to valid first-in-human data.

Boyang Wang, Immortal Dragons, explains how FDA’s Expedited IND Pilot and research partners could speed serial steps to first-in-human trials compared to China’s 818 Decree.

This week on PharmTech, Merck diversified its pipeline, USP emphasizes supply chain security, AI systems are examined, and speakers preview their presentations at CPHI Milan and AAPS PharmSci 360.

Nate Edwards of Arya Consulting moderates a discussion with Elisabeth Gardiner of Tevard Biosciences and Donny Xu of the RTW Institute about rare disease treatment development and navigating the FDA’s Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program.

The FDA’s Rare Disease Framework Initiative brings risk-based CMC review and pre-approval inspections into scope for sponsors, CDMOs, and quality teams.

Ron Scarboro, Azurity Pharmaceuticals, explains how cross-functional development, disciplined reformulation, and post-approval metrics can help proven medicines work in everyday use.

The FDA approves oral pritelivir for drug-resistant herpes sores in immunocompromised patients; what it means for antiviral development and manufacturing.

This week, drug formulation and manufacturing experts showcased their knowledge, and companies exhibited their products, at CPHI Milan.