Notice 19 Aug 2025 regulatory compliance, fda, cdc, public workshop, drug manufacturing, feedback, industry best practices

💊FDA Workshop on CMC Development

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing a virtual-only public workshop entitled "Lessons Learned From the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) Development and Readiness Pilot (CDRP) Program." This workshop fulfills a commitment in the seventh authorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA VII) to hold a public meeting to discuss best practices and lessons learned from this pilot program. Convened by the Duke-Robert J. Margolis, MD Center for Health Policy (Duke-Margolis) and supported by a cooperative agreement between FDA and Duke-Margolis, the workshop will feature sponsors and FDA experience under this pilot program and will solicit input on future directions for FDA policy and programs to facilitate expedited CMC development of products under an investigational new drug application (IND), where indicated based upon the anticipated clinical benefits.

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