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2008 Speakers
 
 
  The goal of this short-course is to introduce the opportunities and challenges associated with the introduction of generic drugs and dietary supplements into the US marketplace.
   
 
(10:00 - 11:20)
 
Margaret Choy
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
Anchen Pharmaceuticals
Abbreviated New Drug Applications
  Since the Hatch-Waxman Act, a special route for the submssions of generic drugs has been available that circumvents many of the normal testing requirements for new drugs. This talk will focus on the legislative and regulatory requirements for gaining approval for a generic drug through the FDA. It will include an overview of the patent requirements and timing needed to maximize market impact, and will discuss the elements that are needed in an ANDA application.
 
 
(11:40 - 13:00)
 
Frances Richmond
Program Director of Regulatory Science
College of Pharmacy of University of Southern California
Presubmission biological testing of drug products(40 minutes)
  Submission of an ANDA or 505(b)2 application depends on having clinical and in some cases preclinical data that will be accepted by the FDA. We will talk about the basic requirements for such testing and will review various strategies for developing such data either in the US, or in Asia. We will also talk about the role of contract research organizations in the generation of data and management of trials.
   
  505 (b)2 Regulations in the US (40 minutes)
  Over the past few years the landscape for modified drugs has changed markedly. We will review the two areas that are most challenging with regard to modified drugs; how to bring together previously published literature and evidence with your evidence, and how to decide on strategies for the submission.
 
 
(14:00 - 15:20)
 
Margaret Choy
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
Anchen Pharmaceuticals
Drug Master Files for API and chemical firms
  A pathway into the US market for some businesses is found by providing active pharmaceutical or other ingredients for drug products produced elsewhere for American or multinational companies with sales in the US. We will talk about the needs for documentation, including the development of master files. We will also discuss the increasing pressure on quality management and audits of firms supplying APIs.
 
 
(15:40 - 17:00)
 
Margaret Choy
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
Anchen Pharmaceuticals
Frances Richmond
Program Director of Regulatory Science College of Pharmacy of University of Southern California
Douglas D. Lee
President
FDAlink Regulatory Consulting