HEAD
PHARMACEUTICAL REGULATORY AFFAIRS (MRA)
Scope
GOOD REGULATORY PRACTICES (MRA 101T)
This course is designed to impart fundamental knowledge on various Good Regulatory Practices viz., cGMP, GLP, GALP and GDP for Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Food & Nutraceuticals, Medical devices, In-vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IVDs) and biological products and understand the rationale behind these requirements and will propose ways and means of complying with them.
Objectives
At completion of this course it is expected that students will be able to understand,
The key regulatory and compliance elements with respect to Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, Good Automated Laboratory Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
Prepare and implement the check lists and SOPs for various Good Regulatory Practices
Implement Good Regulatory Practices in the Healthcare and related Industries
Prepare for the readiness and conduct of audits and inspections.
THEORY 60 Hrs
1. Current Good Manufacturing Practices: Introduction, US cGMP Part 210 and Part 211.EC Principles of GMP (Directive 91/356/EEC) Article 6 to Article 14 and WHO cGMP guidelines GAMP-5; Medical device and IVDs Global Harmonization Task Force(GHTF) Guidance docs.
Good Laboratory Practices: Introduction, USFDA GLP Regulations (Subpart A to Subpart K), Controlling the GLP inspection process, Documentation, Audit, goals of Laboratory Quality Audit, Audit tools, Future of GLP regulations, relevant ISO and Quality Council of India(QCI) Standards
Good Automated Laboratory Practices: Introduction to GALP, Principles of GALP, GALP Requirements, SOPs of GALP, Training Documentation,21 CFR Part 11, General check list of 21CFR Part 11, Software Evaluation checklist, relevant ISO and QCI Standards.
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
Good Distribution Practices: Introduction to GDP, Legal GDP requirements put worldwide, Principles, Personnel, Documentation, Premises and Equipment, Deliveries to Customers, Returns, Self-Inspection, Provision of information, Stability testing principles, WHO GDP, USP GDP (Supply chain integrity), relevant CDSCO guidance and ISO standards
Quality management systems: Concept of Quality, Total Quality Management, Quality by design, Six Sigma concept, Out of Specifications (OOS), Change control. Validation: Types of Validation, Types of Qualification, Validation master plan (VMP), Analytical Method Validation. Validation of utilities, [Compressed air, steam, water systems, Heat Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC)]and Cleaning Validation. The International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) process, ICH guidelines to establish quality, safety and efficacy of drug substances and products, ISO 13485, Sch MIII and other relevant CDSCO regulatory guidance documents.
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
REFERENCES
Good Laboratory Practice Regulations, by Sandy Weinberg, Fourth Edition Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol.168
Good Pharmaceutical Manufacturing practice, Rational and compliance by John Sharp, CRC Press
Establishing a cGMP Laboratory Audit System, A practical Guide by David M.Bleisner, Wiley Publication.
How to practice GLP by PP Sharma, Vandana Publications.
Laboratory Auditing for Quality and Regulatory compliance bu Donald C.Singer, Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol.150.
Drugs & Cosmetics Act, Rules & Amendments
DOCUMENTATION AND REGULATORY WRITING (MRA 102T)
Scope
This course is designed to impart fundamental knowledge on documentation and general principles involved in regulatory writing and submission to agencies.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course the student shall be able to,
Know the various documents pertaining to drugs in pharmaceutical industry
Understand the basics of regulatory compilation
Create and assemble the regulation submission as per the requirements of agencies
Follow up the submissions and post approval document requirements
THEORY 60 Hrs
1. Documentation in pharmaceutical industry: Exploratory Product Development Brief (EPDB) for Drug substance and Drug product, Product Development Plan (PDP), Product Development Report (PDR), Master Formula Record, Batch Manufacturing Record and its calculations, Batch Reconciliation, Batch Packaging Records, Print pack specifications, Distribution records, Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Site Master File and Drug Master Files (DMF).
Dossier preparation and submission: Introduction and overview of dossiers, contents and organization of dossier, binders and sections, compilation and review of dossier. Paper submissions, overview and modules of CTD, electronic CTD submissions; Electronic submission: Planning electronic submission, requirements for submission, regulatory bindings and requirements, Tool and Technologies, electronic dossier submission process and validating the submission, Electronic Submission Gateway (ESG). Non eCTD electronic submissions (NeeS), Asian CTD formats (ACTD) submission. Organizing, process and validation of submission. Submission in Sugam system of CDSCO.
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
Audits: Introduction, Definition, Summary, Types of audits, GMP compliance audit, Audit policy, Internal and External Audits, Second Party Audits, External third party audits, Auditing strategies, Preparation and conducting audit, Auditing strategies, audit analysis, audit report, audit follow up. Auditing/inspection of manufacturing facilities by regulatory agencies. Timelines for audits/inspection. GHTF study group 4 guidance document. ISO 13485.
Inspections: Pre-approval inspections, Inspection of pharmaceutical manufacturers, Inspection of drug distribution channels, Quality systems requirements for national good manufacturing practice inspectorates, inspection report, model certificate of good manufacturing practices, Root cause analysis, Corrective and Preventive action (CAPA).
Product life cycle management: Prior Approval Supplement (PAS), Post Approval Changes [SUPAC], Changes Being Effected in 30 Days (CBE-30), Annual Report, Post marketing Reporting Requirements, Post approval Labeling Changes, Lifecycle Management, FDA Inspection and Enforcement, Establishment Inspection Report (EIR), Warning Letters, Recalls, Seizure and Injunctions. ISO Risk Management Standard
REFERENCES
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
Compliance auditing for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers. Karen Ginsbury and Gil Bismuth, Interpharm/CRC, Boca Raton, London New York, Washington D.C.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Handbook, Regulations and Quality by Shayne Cox Gad. Wiley-Interscience, A John Wiley and sons, Inc., Publications.
Handbook of microbiological Quality control. Rosamund M. Baird, Norman A. Hodges, Stephen P. Denyar. CRC Press. 2000.
Laboratory auditing for quality and regulatory compliance. Donald C. Singer, Raluca-loana Stefan, Jacobus F. Van Staden. Taylor and Francis (2005).
Implementing Juran's Road Map for Quality Leadership: Benchmarks and Results, By Al Endres, Wiley, 2000
Understanding, Managing and Implementing Quality: Frameworks, Techniques and Cases, By Jiju Antony; David Preece, Routledge, 2002
Organizing for High Performance: Employee Involvement, TQM, Reengineering, and Knowledge Management in the Fortune 1000: The CEO Report By Edward E. Lawler; Susan Albers Mohrman; George Benson, Jossey-Bass, 2001
Corporate Culture and the Quality Organization By James W. Fairfield- Sonn, Quorum Books, 2001
The Quality Management Sourcebook: An International Guide to Materials and Resources By Christine Avery; Diane Zabel, Routledge, 1997
The Quality Toolbox, Second Edition, Nancy R. Tague, ASQ Publications
Juran's Quality Handbook, Sixth Edition, Joseph M. Juran and Joseph
A. De Feo, ASQ Publications
Root Cause Analysis, The Core of Problem Solving and Corrective Action, Duke Okes, 2009, ASQ Publications
International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP)
CLINICAL RESEARCH REGULATIONS (MRA 103T)
Scope
This course is designed to impart the fundamental knowledge on the clinical development process of drugs, pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, phases and conduct of clinical trials and research, regulations and guidance governing the conduct of clinical research in India, USA and EU. It prepares the students to learn in detail on various laws, legislations and guidance related to safety, efficacy, ethical conduct and regulatory approval of clinical research.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to (know, do and appreciate)
History, origin and ethics of clinical and biomedical research and evaluation
Clinical drug, medical device development process and different types and phases of clinical trials
Regulatory requirements and guidance for conduct of clinical trials and research
Theory 60 Hrs
1. Clinical Drug Development Process
Different types of Clinical Studies
Phases of clinical trials, Clinical Trial protocol
Phase 0 studies
Phase I and subtype studies (single ascending, multiple ascending, dose escalation, methods, food effect studies, drug – drug interaction, PK end points
Phase II studies (proof of concept or principle studies to establish efficacy)
Phase III studies (Multi ethnicity, global clinical trial, registration studies)
Phase IV studies (Post Marketing Studies; PSUR)
Clinical Investigation and Evaluation of Medical Devices &
IVDs
Different Types of Studies
Key Concepts of Medical Device Clinical Evaluation Key concepts of Clinical Investigation
12
Hrs
Ethics in Clinical Research:
Historical Perspectives: Nuremberg Code, Thalidomide study
, Nazis Trials, Tuskegee Syphilis Study, The Belmont Report, The declaration of Helsinki
Origin of International Conference on Harmonization - Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) guidelines.
The ethics of randomized clinical trials
The role of placebo in clinical trials
Ethics of clinical research in special population
Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee/Ethics Committee – composition, roles, responsibilities, review and approval process and ongoing monitoring of safety data
Data safety monitoring boards.
Responsibilities of sponsor, CRO, and investigator in ethical conduct of clinical research
Ethical principles governing informed consent process
Patient Information Sheet and Informed Consent Form
The informed consent process and documentation
Regulations governing Clinical Trials
India: Clinical Research regulations in India – Schedule Y & Medical Device Guidance
USA: Regulations to conduct drug studies in USA (FDA)
NDA 505(b)(1) of the FD&C Act (Application for approval of a new drug)
NDA 505(b)(2) of the FD&C Act (Application for approval of a new drug that relies, at least in part, on data not developed by the applicant)
ANDA 505(j) of the FD&C Act (Application for approval of a generic drug product)
FDA Guidance for Industry - Acceptance of Foreign Clinical
Studies
FDA Clinical Trials Guidance Document: Good Clinical Practice
EU: Clinical Research regulations in European Union (EMA)
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
Clinical Research Related Guidelines
Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH GCP E6)
Indian GCP Guidelines
ICMR Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research
CDSCO guidelines
GHTF study group 5 guidance documents
Regulatory Guidance on Efficacy and Safety ICH Guidance’s
E4 – Dose Response Information to support Drug Registration
E7 – Studies in support of General Population: Geriatrics
E8 – General Considerations of Clinical Trials
E10 – Choice of Control Groups and Related Issues in Clinical Trials,
E 11 – Clinical Investigation of Medicinal Products in the Pediatric Population
General biostatics principle applied in clinical research
USA & EU Guidance USA: FDA Guidance
CFR 21Part 50: Protection of Human Subjects
CFR 21Part 54: Financial Disclosure by Clinical Investigators
CFR 21Part 312: IND Application
CFR 21Part 314: Application for FDA Approval to Market a New Drug
CFR 21Part 320: Bioavailability and bioequivalence requirements
CFR 21Part 812: Investigational Device Exemptions
CFR 21Part 822: Post-market surveillance
FDA Safety Reporting Requirements for INDs and BA/BE Studies
FDA Med Watch
Guidance for Industry: Good Pharmacovigilance Practices and Pharmacoepidemiologic Assessment
European Union: EMA Guidance
EU Directives 2001
EudraLex (EMEA) Volume 3 – Scientific guidelines for medicinal products for human use
EU Annual Safety Report (ASR)
Volume 9A – Pharmacovigilance for Medicinal Products for Human Use
EU MDD with respect to clinical research
ISO 14155
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
REFERENCES
Clinical Trials and Human Research: A Practical Guide to Regulatory Compliance By Fay A. Rozovsky and Rodney K. Adams
HIPAA and Human Subjects Research: A Question and Answer Reference Guide By Mark Barnes, JD, LLM and Jennifer Kulynych, JD, PhD
Principles and Practices of Clinical Research, Second Edition Edited by John I. Gallin and Frederick P. Ognibene
Reviewing Clinical Trials: A Guide for the Ethics Committee; Johan PE Karlberg and Marjorie A Speers; Karlberg, Johan Petter Einar, Hong Kong.
International Pharmaceutical Product Registration: Aspects of Quality, Safety and Efficacy; Anthony C. Cartwright; Taylor & Francis Inc., USA.
New Drug Approval Process: The Global Challenge; Guarino, Richard A; Marcel Dekker Inc., NY.
FDA regulatory affairs: a guide for prescription drugs, medical devices, and biologics; Douglas J. Pisano, David Mantus; CRC Press, USA
Country Specific Guidelines from official websites.
Drugs & Cosmetics Act & Rules and Amendments
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES:
EU Clinical Research Directive 2001: http://www.eortc.be/services/doc
/clinical-eudirective-04-april-01.pdf
Code of Federal Regulations, FDA: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm
Guidelines of International Conference on Harmonization: http://www. ich.org/products/guidelines.html
Eudralex Guidelines: http://www.gmpcompliance.info/euguide.htm
FDA New Drug Application:
http://www.fda.gov/regulatoryinformation/legislation/FederalFoodDruga ndCosmetic
ActFDCAct/FDCActChapterVDrugsandDevices/ucm108125.htm
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency: http://www
.mhra.gov.uk
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization Guidance for Industry: http://cdsco.nic.in/CDSCO-GuidanceForIndustry.pdf
ICMR Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research: http://icmr.nic.in
/ethical_guidelines.pdf
REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATION FOR DRUGS & COSMETICS, MEDICAL DEVICES, BIOLOGICALS & HERBALS, AND FOOD & NUTRACEUTICALS IN INDIA AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
(MRA 104T)
Scope
This course is designed to impart fundamental knowledge on regulations and legislation in India w.r.t. Drugs & Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Biologicals & Herbals, and Food & Nutraceuticals. It prepares the students for basic regulatory requirements in India of Drugs & Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Biologicals & Herbals, and Food & Nutraceuticals. for manufacture, import & registration, export, sale, marketing authorization, clinical trials and intellectual property rights.
Objectives
Upon the completion of the course the student shall be able to:
Know different Acts and guidelines that regulate Drugs & Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Biologicals & Herbals, and Food & Nutraceuticals industry in India.
Understand the approval process and regulatory requirements for
Drugs & Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Biologicals & Herbals, and Food & Nutraceuticals
THEORY 60 Hrs
Biologicals & Herbals, and Food & Nutraceuticals Acts and Rules (with latest amendments):
Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945: DPCO and NPPA
Other relevant provisions (rules schedules and guidelines for approval of Drugs & Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Biologicals & Herbals, and Food & Nutraceuticals in India
Other relevant Acts: Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act; Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act, 1955; Pharmacy Act, 1948; Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1955; Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
12
Hrs
Regulatory requirements and approval procedures for Drugs & Cosmetics Medical Devices, Biologicals & Herbals, and
Food & Nutraceuticals
CDSCO (Central Drug Standard Control Organization) and State Licensing Authority: Organization, Responsibilities
Rules, regulations, guidelines and standards for regulatory filing of Drugs & Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Biologicals & Herbals, and Food & Nutraceuticals
Format and contents of Regulatory dossier filing Clinical trial/ investigations
Indian Pharmacopoeial Standards, BIS standards and ISO and other relevant standards
Bioavailability and Bioequivalence data (BA &BE), BCS Classification of Drugs, Regulatory Requirements for Bioequivalence study
Stability requirements: ICH and WHO
Guidelines for Drug testing in animals/Preclinical Studies
Animal testing: Rationale for conducting studies, CPCSEA Guidelines
Ethical guidelines for human participants ICMR- DBT Guidelines for Stem Cell Research
Intellectual Property Rights: Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications, Indian Patent Scenario. IPR vs Regulatory Affairs
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
REFERENCES
Manual of Patent Practice & Procedure, 3rd Edition, by The Patent Office of India
Patent Failure How Judges, Bureaucrats, and Lawyers put innovators at risk by James Bessen and Michael J. Meurer
Principles and Practice of Clinical Trial Medicine by Richard Chin and Bruce Y. Lee
Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research on Human Participants by Indian Council of Medical Research New delhi 2006.
CPCSEA Guidelines for Laboratory Animal Facility by Committee for the purpose of control and supervision on experiments on animals (CPCSEA)
ICH E6 Guideline ― Good Clinical Practice‖ by ICH Harmonised Tripartite
Guidance for Industry on Submission of Clinical Trial Application for Evaluating Safety and Efficacy by CDSCO (Central Drug Standard Control Organisation)
Guidance for Industry on Requirement of Chemical & Pharmaceutical Information including Stability Study Data before approval of clinical trials / BE studies by CDSCO
Guidelines for Import and Manufacture of Medical Devices by CDSCO
Guidelines from official website of CDSCO
REGULATORY AFFAIRS PRACTICAL - I (MRA 105P)
Case studies (4 Nos.) of each of Good Pharmaceutical Practices.
Documentation for in process and finished products Quality control tests for Solid, liquid, Semisolid and Sterile preparations.
Preparation of SOPs, Analytical reports (Stability and validation)
Protocol preparation for documentation of various types of records (BMR, MFR, DR)
Labeling comparison between brand & generics.
Preparation of clinical trial protocol for registering trial in India
Registration for conducting BA/ BE studies in India
Import of drugs for research and developmental activities
Preparation of regulatory dossier as per Indian CTD format and submission in SUGAM
Registering for different Intellectual Property Rights in India
GMP Audit Requirements as per CDSCO
Preparation and documentation for Indian Patent application.
Preparation of checklist for registration of IND as per ICH CTD format.
Preparation of checklist for registration of NDA as per ICH CTD format.
Preparation of checklist for registration of ANDA as per ICH CTD format.
Case studies on response with scientific rationale to USFDA Warning Letter
Preparation of submission checklist of IMPD for EU submission.
Comparison study of marketing authorization procedures in EU.
Comparative study of DMF system in US, EU and Japan
Preparation of regulatory submission using eCTD software
Preparation of Clinical Trial Application (CTA) for US submission
Preparation of Clinical Trial Application (CTA) for EU submission
Comparison of Clinical Trial Application requirements of US, EU and Japan of a dosage form.
Regulatory requirements checklist for conducting clinical trials in India.
Regulatory requirements checklist for conducting clinical trials in Europe.
Regulatory requirements checklist for conducting clinical trials in USA
PHARMACEUTICAL REGULATORY AFFAIRS (MRA)
Scope
GOOD REGULATORY PRACTICES (MRA 101T)
This course is designed to impart fundamental knowledge on various Good Regulatory Practices viz., cGMP, GLP, GALP and GDP for Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Food & Nutraceuticals, Medical devices, In-vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IVDs) and biological products and understand the rationale behind these requirements and will propose ways and means of complying with them.
Objectives
At completion of this course it is expected that students will be able to understand,
The key regulatory and compliance elements with respect to Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, Good Automated Laboratory Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
Prepare and implement the check lists and SOPs for various Good Regulatory Practices
Implement Good Regulatory Practices in the Healthcare and related Industries
Prepare for the readiness and conduct of audits and inspections.
THEORY 60 Hrs
1. Current Good Manufacturing Practices: Introduction, US cGMP Part 210 and Part 211.EC Principles of GMP (Directive 91/356/EEC) Article 6 to Article 14 and WHO cGMP guidelines GAMP-5; Medical device and IVDs Global Harmonization Task Force(GHTF) Guidance docs.
Good Laboratory Practices: Introduction, USFDA GLP Regulations (Subpart A to Subpart K), Controlling the GLP inspection process, Documentation, Audit, goals of Laboratory Quality Audit, Audit tools, Future of GLP regulations, relevant ISO and Quality Council of India(QCI) Standards
Good Automated Laboratory Practices: Introduction to GALP, Principles of GALP, GALP Requirements, SOPs of GALP, Training Documentation,21 CFR Part 11, General check list of 21CFR Part 11, Software Evaluation checklist, relevant ISO and QCI Standards.
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
Good Distribution Practices: Introduction to GDP, Legal GDP requirements put worldwide, Principles, Personnel, Documentation, Premises and Equipment, Deliveries to Customers, Returns, Self-Inspection, Provision of information, Stability testing principles, WHO GDP, USP GDP (Supply chain integrity), relevant CDSCO guidance and ISO standards
Quality management systems: Concept of Quality, Total Quality Management, Quality by design, Six Sigma concept, Out of Specifications (OOS), Change control. Validation: Types of Validation, Types of Qualification, Validation master plan (VMP), Analytical Method Validation. Validation of utilities, [Compressed air, steam, water systems, Heat Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC)]and Cleaning Validation. The International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) process, ICH guidelines to establish quality, safety and efficacy of drug substances and products, ISO 13485, Sch MIII and other relevant CDSCO regulatory guidance documents.
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
REFERENCES
Good Laboratory Practice Regulations, by Sandy Weinberg, Fourth Edition Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol.168
Good Pharmaceutical Manufacturing practice, Rational and compliance by John Sharp, CRC Press
Establishing a cGMP Laboratory Audit System, A practical Guide by David M.Bleisner, Wiley Publication.
How to practice GLP by PP Sharma, Vandana Publications.
Laboratory Auditing for Quality and Regulatory compliance bu Donald C.Singer, Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol.150.
Drugs & Cosmetics Act, Rules & Amendments
DOCUMENTATION AND REGULATORY WRITING (MRA 102T)
Scope
This course is designed to impart fundamental knowledge on documentation and general principles involved in regulatory writing and submission to agencies.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course the student shall be able to,
Know the various documents pertaining to drugs in pharmaceutical industry
Understand the basics of regulatory compilation
Create and assemble the regulation submission as per the requirements of agencies
Follow up the submissions and post approval document requirements
THEORY 60 Hrs
1. Documentation in pharmaceutical industry: Exploratory Product Development Brief (EPDB) for Drug substance and Drug product, Product Development Plan (PDP), Product Development Report (PDR), Master Formula Record, Batch Manufacturing Record and its calculations, Batch Reconciliation, Batch Packaging Records, Print pack specifications, Distribution records, Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Site Master File and Drug Master Files (DMF).
Dossier preparation and submission: Introduction and overview of dossiers, contents and organization of dossier, binders and sections, compilation and review of dossier. Paper submissions, overview and modules of CTD, electronic CTD submissions; Electronic submission: Planning electronic submission, requirements for submission, regulatory bindings and requirements, Tool and Technologies, electronic dossier submission process and validating the submission, Electronic Submission Gateway (ESG). Non eCTD electronic submissions (NeeS), Asian CTD formats (ACTD) submission. Organizing, process and validation of submission. Submission in Sugam system of CDSCO.
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
Audits: Introduction, Definition, Summary, Types of audits, GMP compliance audit, Audit policy, Internal and External Audits, Second Party Audits, External third party audits, Auditing strategies, Preparation and conducting audit, Auditing strategies, audit analysis, audit report, audit follow up. Auditing/inspection of manufacturing facilities by regulatory agencies. Timelines for audits/inspection. GHTF study group 4 guidance document. ISO 13485.
Inspections: Pre-approval inspections, Inspection of pharmaceutical manufacturers, Inspection of drug distribution channels, Quality systems requirements for national good manufacturing practice inspectorates, inspection report, model certificate of good manufacturing practices, Root cause analysis, Corrective and Preventive action (CAPA).
Product life cycle management: Prior Approval Supplement (PAS), Post Approval Changes [SUPAC], Changes Being Effected in 30 Days (CBE-30), Annual Report, Post marketing Reporting Requirements, Post approval Labeling Changes, Lifecycle Management, FDA Inspection and Enforcement, Establishment Inspection Report (EIR), Warning Letters, Recalls, Seizure and Injunctions. ISO Risk Management Standard
REFERENCES
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
Compliance auditing for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers. Karen Ginsbury and Gil Bismuth, Interpharm/CRC, Boca Raton, London New York, Washington D.C.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Handbook, Regulations and Quality by Shayne Cox Gad. Wiley-Interscience, A John Wiley and sons, Inc., Publications.
Handbook of microbiological Quality control. Rosamund M. Baird, Norman A. Hodges, Stephen P. Denyar. CRC Press. 2000.
Laboratory auditing for quality and regulatory compliance. Donald C. Singer, Raluca-loana Stefan, Jacobus F. Van Staden. Taylor and Francis (2005).
Implementing Juran's Road Map for Quality Leadership: Benchmarks and Results, By Al Endres, Wiley, 2000
Understanding, Managing and Implementing Quality: Frameworks, Techniques and Cases, By Jiju Antony; David Preece, Routledge, 2002
Organizing for High Performance: Employee Involvement, TQM, Reengineering, and Knowledge Management in the Fortune 1000: The CEO Report By Edward E. Lawler; Susan Albers Mohrman; George Benson, Jossey-Bass, 2001
Corporate Culture and the Quality Organization By James W. Fairfield- Sonn, Quorum Books, 2001
The Quality Management Sourcebook: An International Guide to Materials and Resources By Christine Avery; Diane Zabel, Routledge, 1997
The Quality Toolbox, Second Edition, Nancy R. Tague, ASQ Publications
Juran's Quality Handbook, Sixth Edition, Joseph M. Juran and Joseph
A. De Feo, ASQ Publications
Root Cause Analysis, The Core of Problem Solving and Corrective Action, Duke Okes, 2009, ASQ Publications
International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP)
CLINICAL RESEARCH REGULATIONS (MRA 103T)
Scope
This course is designed to impart the fundamental knowledge on the clinical development process of drugs, pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, phases and conduct of clinical trials and research, regulations and guidance governing the conduct of clinical research in India, USA and EU. It prepares the students to learn in detail on various laws, legislations and guidance related to safety, efficacy, ethical conduct and regulatory approval of clinical research.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to (know, do and appreciate)
History, origin and ethics of clinical and biomedical research and evaluation
Clinical drug, medical device development process and different types and phases of clinical trials
Regulatory requirements and guidance for conduct of clinical trials and research
Theory 60 Hrs
1. Clinical Drug Development Process
Different types of Clinical Studies
Phases of clinical trials, Clinical Trial protocol
Phase 0 studies
Phase I and subtype studies (single ascending, multiple ascending, dose escalation, methods, food effect studies, drug – drug interaction, PK end points
Phase II studies (proof of concept or principle studies to establish efficacy)
Phase III studies (Multi ethnicity, global clinical trial, registration studies)
Phase IV studies (Post Marketing Studies; PSUR)
Clinical Investigation and Evaluation of Medical Devices &
IVDs
Different Types of Studies
Key Concepts of Medical Device Clinical Evaluation Key concepts of Clinical Investigation
12
Hrs
Ethics in Clinical Research:
Historical Perspectives: Nuremberg Code, Thalidomide study
, Nazis Trials, Tuskegee Syphilis Study, The Belmont Report, The declaration of Helsinki
Origin of International Conference on Harmonization - Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) guidelines.
The ethics of randomized clinical trials
The role of placebo in clinical trials
Ethics of clinical research in special population
Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee/Ethics Committee – composition, roles, responsibilities, review and approval process and ongoing monitoring of safety data
Data safety monitoring boards.
Responsibilities of sponsor, CRO, and investigator in ethical conduct of clinical research
Ethical principles governing informed consent process
Patient Information Sheet and Informed Consent Form
The informed consent process and documentation
Regulations governing Clinical Trials
India: Clinical Research regulations in India – Schedule Y & Medical Device Guidance
USA: Regulations to conduct drug studies in USA (FDA)
NDA 505(b)(1) of the FD&C Act (Application for approval of a new drug)
NDA 505(b)(2) of the FD&C Act (Application for approval of a new drug that relies, at least in part, on data not developed by the applicant)
ANDA 505(j) of the FD&C Act (Application for approval of a generic drug product)
FDA Guidance for Industry - Acceptance of Foreign Clinical
Studies
FDA Clinical Trials Guidance Document: Good Clinical Practice
EU: Clinical Research regulations in European Union (EMA)
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
Clinical Research Related Guidelines
Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH GCP E6)
Indian GCP Guidelines
ICMR Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research
CDSCO guidelines
GHTF study group 5 guidance documents
Regulatory Guidance on Efficacy and Safety ICH Guidance’s
E4 – Dose Response Information to support Drug Registration
E7 – Studies in support of General Population: Geriatrics
E8 – General Considerations of Clinical Trials
E10 – Choice of Control Groups and Related Issues in Clinical Trials,
E 11 – Clinical Investigation of Medicinal Products in the Pediatric Population
General biostatics principle applied in clinical research
USA & EU Guidance USA: FDA Guidance
CFR 21Part 50: Protection of Human Subjects
CFR 21Part 54: Financial Disclosure by Clinical Investigators
CFR 21Part 312: IND Application
CFR 21Part 314: Application for FDA Approval to Market a New Drug
CFR 21Part 320: Bioavailability and bioequivalence requirements
CFR 21Part 812: Investigational Device Exemptions
CFR 21Part 822: Post-market surveillance
FDA Safety Reporting Requirements for INDs and BA/BE Studies
FDA Med Watch
Guidance for Industry: Good Pharmacovigilance Practices and Pharmacoepidemiologic Assessment
European Union: EMA Guidance
EU Directives 2001
EudraLex (EMEA) Volume 3 – Scientific guidelines for medicinal products for human use
EU Annual Safety Report (ASR)
Volume 9A – Pharmacovigilance for Medicinal Products for Human Use
EU MDD with respect to clinical research
ISO 14155
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
REFERENCES
Clinical Trials and Human Research: A Practical Guide to Regulatory Compliance By Fay A. Rozovsky and Rodney K. Adams
HIPAA and Human Subjects Research: A Question and Answer Reference Guide By Mark Barnes, JD, LLM and Jennifer Kulynych, JD, PhD
Principles and Practices of Clinical Research, Second Edition Edited by John I. Gallin and Frederick P. Ognibene
Reviewing Clinical Trials: A Guide for the Ethics Committee; Johan PE Karlberg and Marjorie A Speers; Karlberg, Johan Petter Einar, Hong Kong.
International Pharmaceutical Product Registration: Aspects of Quality, Safety and Efficacy; Anthony C. Cartwright; Taylor & Francis Inc., USA.
New Drug Approval Process: The Global Challenge; Guarino, Richard A; Marcel Dekker Inc., NY.
FDA regulatory affairs: a guide for prescription drugs, medical devices, and biologics; Douglas J. Pisano, David Mantus; CRC Press, USA
Country Specific Guidelines from official websites.
Drugs & Cosmetics Act & Rules and Amendments
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES:
EU Clinical Research Directive 2001: http://www.eortc.be/services/doc
/clinical-eudirective-04-april-01.pdf
Code of Federal Regulations, FDA: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm
Guidelines of International Conference on Harmonization: http://www. ich.org/products/guidelines.html
Eudralex Guidelines: http://www.gmpcompliance.info/euguide.htm
FDA New Drug Application:
http://www.fda.gov/regulatoryinformation/legislation/FederalFoodDruga ndCosmetic
ActFDCAct/FDCActChapterVDrugsandDevices/ucm108125.htm
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency: http://www
.mhra.gov.uk
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization Guidance for Industry: http://cdsco.nic.in/CDSCO-GuidanceForIndustry.pdf
ICMR Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research: http://icmr.nic.in
/ethical_guidelines.pdf
REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATION FOR DRUGS & COSMETICS, MEDICAL DEVICES, BIOLOGICALS & HERBALS, AND FOOD & NUTRACEUTICALS IN INDIA AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
(MRA 104T)
Scope
This course is designed to impart fundamental knowledge on regulations and legislation in India w.r.t. Drugs & Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Biologicals & Herbals, and Food & Nutraceuticals. It prepares the students for basic regulatory requirements in India of Drugs & Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Biologicals & Herbals, and Food & Nutraceuticals. for manufacture, import & registration, export, sale, marketing authorization, clinical trials and intellectual property rights.
Objectives
Upon the completion of the course the student shall be able to:
Know different Acts and guidelines that regulate Drugs & Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Biologicals & Herbals, and Food & Nutraceuticals industry in India.
Understand the approval process and regulatory requirements for
Drugs & Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Biologicals & Herbals, and Food & Nutraceuticals
THEORY 60 Hrs
Biologicals & Herbals, and Food & Nutraceuticals Acts and Rules (with latest amendments):
Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945: DPCO and NPPA
Other relevant provisions (rules schedules and guidelines for approval of Drugs & Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Biologicals & Herbals, and Food & Nutraceuticals in India
Other relevant Acts: Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act; Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act, 1955; Pharmacy Act, 1948; Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1955; Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
12
Hrs
Regulatory requirements and approval procedures for Drugs & Cosmetics Medical Devices, Biologicals & Herbals, and
Food & Nutraceuticals
CDSCO (Central Drug Standard Control Organization) and State Licensing Authority: Organization, Responsibilities
Rules, regulations, guidelines and standards for regulatory filing of Drugs & Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Biologicals & Herbals, and Food & Nutraceuticals
Format and contents of Regulatory dossier filing Clinical trial/ investigations
Indian Pharmacopoeial Standards, BIS standards and ISO and other relevant standards
Bioavailability and Bioequivalence data (BA &BE), BCS Classification of Drugs, Regulatory Requirements for Bioequivalence study
Stability requirements: ICH and WHO
Guidelines for Drug testing in animals/Preclinical Studies
Animal testing: Rationale for conducting studies, CPCSEA Guidelines
Ethical guidelines for human participants ICMR- DBT Guidelines for Stem Cell Research
Intellectual Property Rights: Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications, Indian Patent Scenario. IPR vs Regulatory Affairs
12
Hrs
12
Hrs
12
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12
Hrs
REFERENCES
Manual of Patent Practice & Procedure, 3rd Edition, by The Patent Office of India
Patent Failure How Judges, Bureaucrats, and Lawyers put innovators at risk by James Bessen and Michael J. Meurer
Principles and Practice of Clinical Trial Medicine by Richard Chin and Bruce Y. Lee
Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research on Human Participants by Indian Council of Medical Research New delhi 2006.
CPCSEA Guidelines for Laboratory Animal Facility by Committee for the purpose of control and supervision on experiments on animals (CPCSEA)
ICH E6 Guideline ― Good Clinical Practice‖ by ICH Harmonised Tripartite
Guidance for Industry on Submission of Clinical Trial Application for Evaluating Safety and Efficacy by CDSCO (Central Drug Standard Control Organisation)
Guidance for Industry on Requirement of Chemical & Pharmaceutical Information including Stability Study Data before approval of clinical trials / BE studies by CDSCO
Guidelines for Import and Manufacture of Medical Devices by CDSCO
Guidelines from official website of CDSCO
REGULATORY AFFAIRS PRACTICAL - I (MRA 105P)
Case studies (4 Nos.) of each of Good Pharmaceutical Practices.
Documentation for in process and finished products Quality control tests for Solid, liquid, Semisolid and Sterile preparations.
Preparation of SOPs, Analytical reports (Stability and validation)
Protocol preparation for documentation of various types of records (BMR, MFR, DR)
Labeling comparison between brand & generics.
Preparation of clinical trial protocol for registering trial in India
Registration for conducting BA/ BE studies in India
Import of drugs for research and developmental activities
Preparation of regulatory dossier as per Indian CTD format and submission in SUGAM
Registering for different Intellectual Property Rights in India
GMP Audit Requirements as per CDSCO
Preparation and documentation for Indian Patent application.
Preparation of checklist for registration of IND as per ICH CTD format.
Preparation of checklist for registration of NDA as per ICH CTD format.
Preparation of checklist for registration of ANDA as per ICH CTD format.
Case studies on response with scientific rationale to USFDA Warning Letter
Preparation of submission checklist of IMPD for EU submission.
Comparison study of marketing authorization procedures in EU.
Comparative study of DMF system in US, EU and Japan
Preparation of regulatory submission using eCTD software
Preparation of Clinical Trial Application (CTA) for US submission
Preparation of Clinical Trial Application (CTA) for EU submission
Comparison of Clinical Trial Application requirements of US, EU and Japan of a dosage form.
Regulatory requirements checklist for conducting clinical trials in India.
Regulatory requirements checklist for conducting clinical trials in Europe.
Regulatory requirements checklist for conducting clinical trials in USA