The New Default: 1 (One) Single Pivotal Trial

Statements that have the words ‘FDA’ and ‘flexibility’ in a single sentence need to be approached with some skepticism.  Especially if made by the Agency. ‘Flexibility’ always sounds better than ‘less rigidity’. Regulators are tasked with providing a certain sense of consistency or stability in the drug development jungle where Continue reading The New Default: 1 (One) Single Pivotal Trial

The Economist On China Pharma Going Global

There have been several articles on the China Pharma market recently, its development pipeline and the changes to the regulatory environment [1], [2], [3]. They paint a picture of R&D in transition; a provider of services becoming an innovator, a maturing pharma landscape that is increasingly more efficient and business-oriented, with Continue reading The Economist On China Pharma Going Global

Obeldesivir Fails in Yet Another Study

There are studies that are bound to succeed, and those that are likely to fail.  A failed trial is nothing to be proud of – and in this case, it was a gamble against overwhelming odds.  We feel the Gilead marketing department was pushing their luck big time with this Continue reading Obeldesivir Fails in Yet Another Study