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Zhou Siyuan Nominated as China Center for Drug Evaluation's New Director
China’s Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) recently revealed a change in its leadership—Zhou Siyuan replaces Kong Fanpu as the new director. As an office under the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), CDE is mostly known for its function of conducting technical review/evaluation of drug registration applications.
Aug 30, 2023
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China Encourages Pediatric Drugs' Development and Marketing Authorization
On Aug. 23, 2023, China released the 4th List of Pediatric Drugs Encouraged for Development and Marketing Authorization. The list contains 24 drugs, involving 30 strengths, 9 dosage forms, and multiple therapeutic areas such as nervous system diseases, gastrointestinal system, metabolic disorders, tumors, and immune disease.
Aug 24, 2023
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Outsourcing Manufacture: Regulatory Considerations for Drug Marketing Authorization Holders (MAHs)
The drug marketing authorization holder (MAH) system has been effective in China since the revised Drug Administration Law went into force in 2019. The system entitles MAHs to entrust other companies with the manufacturing activities. Thus, quite a few MAHs outsource manufacture to other companies, and save more resources for R&D or other areas.
Aug 17, 2023
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Monthly Recap: China Pharmaceutical Regulatory Updates | July 2023
China pharmaceutical regulatory updates in July 2023: 1. China Publishes Administrative Measures for Drug Standards; 2. China Announces Customs Codes of Anesthetics and Psychotropic Drugs; 3. China Rolls out the 70th RLD List; 4. China Grants Four Rx-to-OTC Switches; 5. China Revises Drug Inspection Regulation; 6. China Issues Draft Regulation on Inspection of Clinical Trial Institutions; 7. China Releases Pharmaceutical Guidelines; 8. China Consults on Drafts of Drug Standards
Aug 11, 2023
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Drug Inspections of Manufacturers and Suppliers in China: Regulation Revised
China has cancelled the GMP and GSP certification since it implemented Drug Administration Law in 2019. Now, the drug manufacturing and supply activities in the country will be inspected according to Administrative Measures on Drug Inspection (Trial).
Aug 11, 2023
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