Guidances Released on EPCIS Standard for DSCSA Compliance, Pulmonary Disease Drug Development

The FDA recommends that “trading partners” use the Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS) standard — developed by GS1 — for compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)…

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Patient Engagement Adcomm Will Tackle CDRH Goals for Outpatient Device Access

The Patient Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC) — FDA’s only advisory committee comprised solely of patients, caregivers, and patient advocates — is seeking guidance on improving access to home-use medical devices…

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AdvaMed, MDMA Support, but Express Concerns Over CMS Coverage of Breakthrough Devices

AdvaMed and the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA) commented this week on a CMS notice expediting Medicare coverage of emerging technologies, urging swift acceptance of the program, but also arguing…

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