⚖️Implications of John Kosolcharoen's FDA Debarment Order
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) permanently debarring John Warrington Kosolcharoen from providing services in any capacity to a person that has an approved or pending drug product application including, but not limited to, a biologics license application (BLA). FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Kosolcharoen was convicted of a felony under Federal law for conduct that relates to the regulation of a drug product under the FD&C Act. Mr. Kosolcharoen was given notice of the proposed debarment and an opportunity to request a hearing within the timeframe prescribed by regulation. As of December 26, 2024 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Kosolcharoen has not responded. Mr. Kosolcharoen's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of Mr. Kosolcharoen's right to a hearing concerning this matter.
Learn More💊FDA Determines RIOMET Not Withdrawn, Impacts Drug Approvals
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) has determined that RIOMET (metformin hydrochloride) Oral Solution, 500 milligrams (mg)/5 milliliters (mL) has not been withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination means that FDA will not begin procedures to withdraw approval of abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) that refer to this drug product, and it will allow FDA to continue to approve ANDAs that refer to the product as long as they meet relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Learn More📋FDA Reopens Comment Period for Good Clinical Practice Guidance
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is reopening the comment period for the draft guidance for industry entitled "E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice: Annex 2," announced in the Federal Register of December 30, 2024. The Agency is taking this action to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments.
Learn More🧪FDA Issues Priority Review Voucher for Gomekli Product
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the issuance of a priority review voucher to the sponsor of a rare pediatric disease product application. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) authorizes FDA to award priority review vouchers to sponsors of approved rare pediatric disease product applications that meet certain criteria. FDA is required to publish notice of the award of the priority review voucher. FDA has determined that GOMEKLI (mirdametinib), approved on February 11, 2025, manufactured by SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., meets the criteria for a priority review voucher.
Learn More⚖️FDA Debarment Order Against Jonathan Corbett Cosie
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Jonathan Corbett Cosie for a period of 10 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States. FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Cosie was convicted of two felony counts under Federal law for introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce with the intent to defraud and mislead. The factual basis supporting Mr. Cosie's conviction, as described below, is conduct relating to the importation into the United States of a drug or controlled substance. Mr. Cosie was given notice of the proposed debarment and was given an opportunity to request a hearing to show why he should not be debarred. As of January 6, 2025 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Cosie had not responded. Mr. Cosie's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this matter.
Learn More🚫FDA Issues 10-Year Debarment Order Against Harpreet Singh
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Harpreet Singh for a period of 10 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States. FDA bases this order on a finding Mr. Singh was convicted of multiple felony offenses, which serve as the basis for this debarment, that are conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cathinone, tapentadol, tramadol, and carisoprodol; one felony count under Federal law for fraudulent importation and transportation of goods; one felony count under Federal law for conspiracy to launder money; and one felony count under Federal law for conspiracy to obstruct justice. The factual basis supporting Mr. Singh's conviction, as described below, is conduct relating to the importation into the United States of a drug or controlled substance. Mr. Singh was given notice of the proposed debarment and was given an opportunity to request a hearing to show why he should not be debarred. As of November 20, 2024 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Singh had not responded. Mr. Singh's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this matter.
Learn More🚫FDA Debars Alnashir Punjani for 5 Years
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Alnashir Alibhai Punjani for a period of 5 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States. FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Punjani was convicted of one felony count under Federal law for conspiracy to deliver and introduce unapproved drugs. The factual basis supporting Mr. Punjani's conviction, as described below, is conduct relating to the importation into the United States of a drug or controlled substance. Mr. Punjani was given notice of the proposed debarment and was given an opportunity to request a hearing to show why he should not be debarred. As of November 10, 2024 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Punjani had not responded. Mr. Punjani's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this matter.
Learn More🚫FDA Denies Vanda's New Drug Application for HETLIOZ Insomnia Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of the decision to deny a request for a hearing regarding the proposal of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) to refuse to approve the supplemental new drug application (sNDA) 205677- 012, submitted by Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Vanda), for HETLIOZ (tasimelteon) capsules, 20 milligrams (mg), for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation. The decision, which also refuses approval of sNDA 205677-012, is available in the docket identified by the number in the heading of this document.
Learn More🏥FDA Issues Guidance on Reducing Disease Transmission Risks
The final guidances entitled "Recommendations To Reduce the Risk of Transmission of Disease Agents Associated with Sepsis by Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps)" and "Recommendations To Reduce the Risk of Transmission of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (Mtb) by Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue- Based Products (HCT/Ps)" are being revised to change the time by which FDA recommends implementation of the recommendations in the guidances.
Learn More💊FDA Proposes New Labeling Requirements for Prescription Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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