ISPE is dedicated to keeping our members up to date on the latest news and resources about COVID-19 and the ways the pharmaceutical industry is adapting to ongoing developments. One valuable resource is the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) question-and-answer-post, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Drug Inspections (COVID-19), which provides guidance on how to implement manufacturing and site changes as well as reporting to an application. The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) is continuing drug reviews while responding to public health needs associated with the COVID-19 outbreak while the FDA continues to be adaptable and transparent.
This valuable resource covers how inspections are going to be affected due to COVID-19 and includes information on:
During this time of uncertainty, it is more important than ever that the pharmaceutical industry be able to continue research as well as manufacturing and distribution. ISPE is here to support our members, help them continue their quest for knowledge, and provide them with ways to stay connected. Our COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pharma Industry Resources Page has a complete list of global and local resources available to you including articles, webinars and links to industry information.
To meet the biopharmaceutical industry’s duty to manufacture safe and effective therapies for patients, a robust quality system is fundamental to success. A quality system should link to quality culture and prioritize focusing on quality, led by management, that fosters sustainable compliance and consistent production of high-quality drugs. Strong quality culture attributes include a proactive...
Stability sampling and testing are key to ensuring that products maintain safety, identity, strength, purity, and quality throughout their claimed shelf life. It is also a regulatory requirement per ICH Q5. However, storing product samples in different environmental conditions, testing those samples for three to five years (or more) after initial manufacture, and properly analyzing and...
ISPE hosted more than 450 attendees in person and virtually for the 2024 ISPE Aseptic Conference in Vienna, Austria. Keynotes and education sessions provided a comprehensive overview of key topics and trends...