International Journal Of Drug Regulatory Affairs
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 2

Regulatory aspects for competitive Generic Therapies in USA

  • Author:
  • Himani Patel, Iva Dhulia, Umesh Dobariya, Nidhi Pardeshi, Yogesh Katariya
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 16 to 19

Department of Regulatory Affairs, Isazi Pharma and Techno Consultancy Private Limited, Vadodara, Gujarat, India-390007

*Corresponding author

Online Published on 15 December, 2021.

Abstract

The FDA Reauthorization Act (FDARA) of 2017 lets generic companies ask for expedited review and 180-day exclusivity for a Competitive Generic Therapies (CGT)-designated product.

FDA guidance for industry on Competitive Generic Therapies (CGT) provides keen information for generic drug manufacturers who want to develop a drug with inadequate generic competition. This guideline is specially published for generic players. If you are a generic manufacturer or sponsor, this will

• Explain the process and criteria to request and designate a drug as a CGT.

• Information on the actions FDA may take to expedite the development and review of ANDAs designated as CGT.

• Implementation of 180-day exclusivity period for certain first approved applicants that submit ANDAs for CGTs.

Keywords

FDA Reauthorization Act (FDARA), FD&C Act, ANDA, Competitive Generic Therapy, Inadequate Generic Competition