EMA's Strategic Initiatives for Addressing Unmet Medical Needs

An unmet need in healthcare refers to a gap where current medical knowledge, treatments, or healthcare services do not adequately address a particular condition, disease, or health issue. These unmet needs can arise in various aspects of healthcare, such as the availability of effective treatments, access to healthcare services, or the ability to diagnose and… Continue reading EMA's Strategic Initiatives for Addressing Unmet Medical Needs

Integrated Evidence Generation Strategy for Rare Disease: A Comprehensive Approach Across Clinical Phases

Developing an integrated evidence generation strategy for a rare disease requires careful planning, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and adherence to regulatory guidelines. The strategy should be holistic, incorporating real-world evidence (RWE), clinical trials, and patient-centric data to address the unique challenges associated with rare diseases and to support regulatory approvals, market access, and ongoing patient care.  … Continue reading Integrated Evidence Generation Strategy for Rare Disease: A Comprehensive Approach Across Clinical Phases

Leveraging Natural History of Disease Studies for Integrated Evidence Generation Plans and Regulatory Success

Natural history of disease studies are intended to track the course of a disease by identifying demographic, genetic, environmental, and other variables (e.g., treatments, concomitant medications) that correlate with the disease’s development and outcomes. Natural history of disease studies play a crucial role in integrated evidence generation plans, especially for rare diseases and conditions where… Continue reading Leveraging Natural History of Disease Studies for Integrated Evidence Generation Plans and Regulatory Success

RWD for EMA Regulatory Submissions: Differences in Use for Pre- vs. Post-Approval

  Real‐world evidence (RWE) has an increasing role in both pre-, and post- approval applications to support the authorization of new medicines and indications, or to address post-marketing safety concerns. Therefore, the use of Real-World Data (RWD) in regulatory processes at the European Medicines Agency (EMA) varies depending on whether it is being used for… Continue reading RWD for EMA Regulatory Submissions: Differences in Use for Pre- vs. Post-Approval

Process for Health Technology Assessments (HTAs) in France

Health Technology Assessments (HTAs) in France are a key component of the healthcare system, used to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of new medical technologies, including drugs, devices, and procedures. The HTA process in France is highly structured and involves several key organizations, each with distinct roles and responsibilities.     1. High… Continue reading Process for Health Technology Assessments (HTAs) in France