PV Bulletin

Regulator

FDA

Track U.S. Food and Drug Administration pharmacovigilance activity in one place: safety communications, medical device recalls, labeling change orders, and postmarketing ICSR standards. PV Bulletin surfaces FDA updates that affect adverse event reporting, the Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS), ICH E2B(R3) electronic submissions, and inspection-ready SOP impacts for drug safety teams.

56 updates · Sorted by impact priority

publicFDA · United States · Updated Aug 17, 2026

Revised FDA Guidance on ANDA and 505(b)(2) Application Submission

Urgency: High

Implement a gap analysis for 505(b)(2) applications to identify safety data needs and adjust safety monitoring systems as necessary to accommodate new product characteristics.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Draft Guidance
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publicFDA · United States · Updated Aug 13, 2026

Updates to Container Closure Systems Guidance for Human Drugs and Biological Products

Urgency: High

PV operations and quality teams must review and implement the updated guidance in their processes, ensuring compliance with the revised monitoring and reporting requirements.

CAPARegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Draft Guidance
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publicFDA · United States · Updated Aug 13, 2026

Public Meeting on PDUFA Reauthorization Scheduled

Urgency: High

Stakeholders must prepare to submit comments regarding the proposed recommendations for PDUFA reauthorization by the deadline of October 16, 2026.

Signal ManagementCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicFood and Drug Administration (FDA) · United States · Updated Aug 6, 2026

QSP-Based Dose Selection for Minimum Anticipated Biological Effect Level (MABEL) in FIH Trials - Draft Guidance

Urgency: High

Stakeholders must prepare for discussions about the integration of QSP methods in investigational new drug (IND) submissions, including a review of IND data packages to align with the new recommendations.

Inspection ReadinessRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Draft Guidance
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publicFDA · United States · Updated Aug 3, 2026

Revised Guidance on Irritation and Sensitization Testing for ANDAs

Urgency: High

Clinical safety and pharmacovigilance teams must update their study protocols and adverse event reporting procedures to align with the revised guidance by October 2, 2026.

ICSRCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Revised Draft Guidance
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publicFDA · United States · Updated Aug 3, 2026

Modification of Certain Terminology in Title 21; Reopening of the Comment Period

Urgency: High

MAHs and sponsors must review and potentially update internal SOPs and reporting forms that currently reference 'gender' to ensure compliance with the updated terminology and definitions.

ICSRCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Consultation
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publicFDA · United States · Updated Jul 28, 2026

Revised Draft Product-Specific Guidances for Generic Peptide Products

Urgency: High

Sponsors and clinical safety teams must revise and enhance their protocols for impurity analysis and immunogenicity assessments in alignment with the newly released guidances, ensuring all future ANDAs meet updated safety criteria.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Draft Guidance
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publicSaudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) · Saudi Arabia · Updated Jun 28, 2026

Regulations and Requirements for Conducting Clinical Trials on Drugs (Version 4.0)

Urgency: High

Ensure compliance with updated SUSAR reporting timelines (15 days), notify SFDA of Phase IV trials within 20 working days post-IRB approval, and prepare for the financial fee of 15,000 Saudi Riyals for clinical trial evaluations.

Country ComplianceICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact3 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulation
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publicFDA · United States · Updated Jun 12, 2026

FDA Study Data Technical Conformance Guide Update

Urgency: High

Review and update data submission practices to align with the new technical specifications; ensure compliance with FDA-supported data standards.

ICSRCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Technical Guidance
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Jun 5, 2026

GE HealthCare Infant Resuscitation System Air-Oxygen Blender Issue

Urgency: High

Identify and remove affected devices from use until corrected; if use is necessary, follow additional precautions provided in the GE HealthCare customer letter.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Early Alert
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Jun 5, 2026

GE HealthCare Carestation Devices - Correction for Ineffective Ventilation in VCV Mode (FDA Class I Recall)

Urgency: High

Do not use VCV mode until corrected. Use PCV or PCV-VG mode. Perform Ventilation Screening Test. Return acknowledgement form to GE HealthCare.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Medical Device Recall / Correction
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Jun 4, 2026

FDA Safety Labeling Change Order for ADZYNMA

Urgency: High

Review the specific labeling changes required by the FDA order and update internal safety documents and signal evaluation for ADZYNMA accordingly.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Safety Labeling Change Order
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publicFDA · United States · Updated May 29, 2026

FDA Public Notification: Tawon Liar Contains Hidden Drug Ingredients

Urgency: High

Review product inventory for Tawon Liar; report any adverse events to FDA MedWatch; consider adding product to signal monitoring list; ensure labeling compliance checks for similar products.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Public Notification
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publicFood and Drug Administration (FDA) · USA · Updated May 29, 2026

Covidien MonaTherm General Purpose Temperature Probe Recall (Class 2)

Urgency: High

Immediately quarantine and return unused MonaTherm probes from affected lots; review patient records for potential exposure and adverse events.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Class 2 Device Recall
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publicFda · United States · Updated May 24, 2026

FDA GLP-1 RA suicidality update: preliminary review finds no causal link

Urgency: High

1) Verify your internal signal assessment narrative for GLP-1 RAs reflects FDA’s statement that the preliminary evaluation does not suggest a causal link; 2) Check whether any company-facing statements, FAQs, or labeling change proposals referencing suicidality need to be updated for consistency with FDA’s current public position; 3) Log the FDA update in regulatory intelligence tracking and maintain monitoring for further FDA conclusions or requests (including the linked 13 Jan 2026 communication).

Label GovernanceSignal ValidationSignal Management Lead
SOP Impact6 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Signal Management Lead, Labeling Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFda · United Kingdom · Updated May 24, 2026

MHRA updates SaMD/AIaMD guidance, highlighting PCCP and transparency principles

Urgency: High

Ask the safety/device vigilance and PV CSV leads to: (1) confirm whether any marketed/fielded SaMD/AIaMD uses adaptive ML or planned updates that would fit a PCCP-like approach; (2) review current change-control SOPs and technical documentation to ensure change governance and transparency artifacts are captured and retrievable; (3) verify post-market/vigilance processes explicitly account for algorithm updates (e.g., monitoring after updates, escalation criteria).

Risk ManagementDevice VigilanceSignal Management Lead
SOP Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Signal Management Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Medical Device Vigilance Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: AI/GxP
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publicFda · United States · Updated May 23, 2026

FDA posts January 2025 draft Level 1 guidance on AI use

Urgency: High

1) Inventory AI use cases that could feed regulated decisions (including PV/safety-related analyses or summaries used in regulatory interactions) and map owners/vendors. 2) For each AI use case, document context of use, intended outputs, and controls (e.g., review/approval, traceability, change management) aligned to a draft-guidance tracking plan. 3) Track the Federal Register notice and plan whether to submit comments within the window described by FDA (90 days after Federal Register publication).

Vendor OversightInspection ReadinessQPPV
SOP Impact4 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: QPPV, Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: AI/GxP
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publicFda · Updated May 22, 2026

FDA ties TRUE METRIX Safety Communication to Class I recall update

Urgency: High

Fda update requires triage for Signal Validation, Local Affiliate Compliance, Device Vigilance; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Signal ValidationLocal Affiliate ComplianceLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact7 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFda · Updated May 22, 2026

FDA MDR hub highlights VMSR guidance and quarterly malfunction reporting

Urgency: High

Fda update requires triage for Local Affiliate Compliance, ICSR Submission, Device Vigilance; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Local Affiliate ComplianceICSR SubmissionLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact4 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Operations Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Devices
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 2, 2026

Evaluation of Therapeutic Equivalence August 2026

Urgency: High

Focus on therapeutic equivalence evaluations for generics

Country ComplianceSignal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 2, 2026Translated From Korean

Convenience Kit Correction: Medline Issues Correction for Convenience Kits Containing BD ChloraPrep Applicators

Urgency: High

Affected healthcare facilities and distributors must immediately check their stock, remove BD ChloraPrep applicators from all kits, apply over-labels indicating the need for component removal, and notify any customers if they have transferred or resold these products.

Signal ManagementInspection ReadinessRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Medical Safety Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 2, 2026

Early Alert: Convenience Kit Issue from AVID Medical

Urgency: High

Affected users must identify, segregate, and quarantine the kits, add warning labels, and ensure the removal of the recalled components prior to use.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 1, 2026

FDA Adds Boxed Warning to Labeling for Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection (Injectafer) to Describe Risk of Low Phosphate Levels

Urgency: High

Healthcare providers must utilize updated labels and ensure phosphate levels are monitored in at-risk patients and those receiving repeat therapy within three months.

LabelingLabeling Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Labeling Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 1, 2026

Dental Composite Resin Devices - Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions Guidance

Urgency: High

Companies preparing 510(k) submissions for dental composite resin devices must align with the recommendations specified in the new guidance, which include detailed testing and labeling criteria.

Inspection ReadinessRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 1, 2026

Dental Curing Lights - Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions Guidance

Urgency: High

Manufacturers should align their premarket submissions for dental curing lights with the updated FDA guidance, ensuring to follow new recommendations on device description, performance testing, and labeling.

Inspection ReadinessRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 1, 2026

Breathing Circuit Recall: Medline Removes Neonatal and Infant Heated Wire Breathing Circuits

Urgency: High

Healthcare providers and distributors must immediately identify and quarantine affected products before destroying them after completing the recall actions. Compliance with FDA recall procedures is mandatory.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Latest
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 31, 2026

FDA Approves Treatment for Essential Thrombocythemia

Urgency: High

Implementation of new dosing schedules and an emphasis on monitoring for potential adverse reactions as outlined in the prescribing information.

LabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Latest
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 31, 2026

International Collaboration to Advance New Testing Methods That Reduce Reliance on Horseshoe Crab Blood

Urgency: High

Regulatory compliance processes may need updates to incorporate the new recombinant endotoxins testing method and guidelines established under the ICMRA framework.

Inspection ReadinessCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 28, 2026

FDA Approves Mimrylo for Polycythemia Vera Treatment

Urgency: High

Patients will be treated with an initial dose of 19 mg of Mimrylo, administered weekly, with careful monitoring to maintain hematocrit levels below 45%. The operation of post-marketing surveillance will be affected due to the introduction of this new drug.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Latest
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 28, 2026

FDA Approves Stelara for Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis

Urgency: High

Update labeling to reflect the new indication for Stelara, and ensure compliance with associated regulatory activities including safety monitoring.

LabelingSignal ManagementQPPV
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: QPPV, Labeling Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 28, 2026

FDA Approves First-in-Class Drug Mimrylo for Polycythemia Vera

Urgency: High

Labeling and risk management updates are required to reflect the new drug approval, including the incorporation of safety and efficacy data from the VERIFY trial.

LabelingSignal ManagementQPPV
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: QPPV, Labeling Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 28, 2026

Early Alert: IV Start Kit Issue from Avid Medical

Urgency: High

Customers are required to quarantine affected kits, complete response forms, and destroy the kits. Notification must also be sent to distributors who should inform their customers of these updated actions.

Signal ManagementCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Medical Safety Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 28, 2026

Early Alert: Angiographic Catheter Issue from Boston Scientific

Urgency: High

Health care professionals must complete and return the enclosed Reply Verification Tracking Form (RVTF) indicating the quantities of affected units to return, and monitor patients following the standard of care while discontinuing the use of these catheters.

Signal ManagementCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Medical Safety Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Devices
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 27, 2026

FDA Prohibits Use of Dietary Supplement Grade Glutathione in Injectables

Urgency: High

Compounding pharmacies must verify that all components used in injectable drugs are suitable for their intended use and discontinue the use of any glutathione labeled for dietary supplement purposes, particularly if sourced from Medisca.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 27, 2026

FDA Approves First Oral Drug Indicated to Treat Dermatomyositis in Adults

Urgency: High

Update product labeling to include Lisraya as the first oral treatment for dermatomyositis, ensuring that all marketing and educational materials reflect its approval and associated safety information.

LabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Latest
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 26, 2026

Approval of Multiple Oncology Products by FDA

Urgency: High

Review and update internal compliance and reporting workflows to align with the FDA's reporting requirements for the latest oncology product approvals.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 27, 2026

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Bimectin Injection to Prevent New World Screwworm in Cattle

Urgency: High

Cattle producers must administer Bimectin injection within specified timelines (24 hours post-birth, at castration, or on wound appearance) and observe a 35-day withdrawal period before slaughter to prevent drug residues in food.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 27, 2026

AVID Medical Correction for Convenience Kits Containing Medline Namic Star Off Handle Manifolds

Urgency: High

All impacted products must be identified, segregated, and quarantined. Users are required to add appropriate warning labels and must exercise extreme caution if using the Manifolds is unavoidable.

Signal ManagementCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Medical Safety Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Devices
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 27, 2026

Early Alert: Esophageal pH Monitoring Capsule Delivery Device Issue from Medtronic and Given Imaging

Urgency: High

Customers must immediately identify and quarantine all unused affected devices (Bravo CF capsule delivery devices, product numbers FGS-0635 and FGS-0636) and return them to Medtronic for replacement.

Signal ManagementInspection ReadinessQPPV
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: QPPV, Medical Safety Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 27, 2026

Draft CVM GFI #256B - Compounding Animal Drugs from Bulk Drug Substances

Urgency: High

Comments on the draft guidance must be submitted by November 27, 2026. Facilities must comply with CGMP in accordance with specified enforcement policies to avoid potential enforcement actions.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Latest
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 26, 2026

FDA Approves First in Class Targeted Therapy for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Urgency: High

Initiate the update of labeling materials for Rasonque to reflect the new FDA approval and ensure compliance with reporting requirements for newly approved therapies.

LabelingLabeling Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Labeling Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 26, 2026

FDA Approves Daraxonrasib for Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Urgency: High

Healthcare professionals must include daraxonrasib in adverse event reporting as the new treatment option is now available for eligible patients.

LabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 26, 2026

Early Alert: Heart Pump Controller Purge Cassette Issue from Abiomed

Urgency: High

Affected healthcare facilities should remove all Automated Impella Controllers from use and stock, ensure annual preventive maintenance is followed, and report any adverse reactions to Abiomed or MedWatch.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Medical Safety Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 26, 2026

Boston Scientific ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System Recall

Urgency: High

Facilities using these devices must immediately cease their use, segregate them from other stock, and return them to Boston Scientific. Relevant personnel must be notified of this recall.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 25, 2026

Pain and Arthritis Products Containing Hidden Ingredients

Urgency: High

Monitor and reassess affected pain and arthritis products, ensuring compliance with safety reporting protocols for products listed with known hidden ingredients.

Signal ManagementQPPV
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: QPPV, Signal Management Lead, Medical Safety Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 25, 2026

Qu Feng Huo Lou Dan May Be Harmful Due to Hidden Ingredient

Urgency: High

Consumers should consult healthcare professionals if using this product and report any adverse effects to FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information.

Signal ManagementQPPV
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: QPPV, Signal Management Lead, Medical Safety Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 25, 2026

FDA Approves First Drug for Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Urgency: High

Healthcare providers and manufacturers must now comply with new reporting obligations for adverse reactions associated with the use of Imaavy and ensure adherence to increased compliance requirements for its administration.

LabelingSignal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 25, 2026

Ongoing Accelerated Approvals for Infectious Disease Products

Urgency: High

Regulatory intelligence teams should review ongoing studies and compliance with postmarketing requirements for the drugs listed, specifically focusing on their deadlines for completion and the nature of the studies required.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 25, 2026

FDA Authorizes First Wearable Device That Continuously Monitors Both Ketone Levels and Blood Sugar

Urgency: High

Stakeholders should incorporate the device authorization into labeling and signal management protocols to ensure compliance and effective communication regarding its capabilities.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 25, 2026

Guidance on Use of Clove Oil as Anesthetic for Fish

Urgency: High

Regulatory intelligence teams must update workflows to exclude clove oil as an anesthetic for fish and ensure compliance with the guidance, including awareness of approved alternatives.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · United States · Updated Aug 20, 2026

Key Considerations for the Development and Use of Digitally Derived Measures for Clinical Investigations

Urgency: High

Clinical investigations must now include justification for DDM selection and ensure that DHTs are verified and validated to support their intended clinical role.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: White Paper
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publicFDA · United States · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Guidance on Developing Cellular and Gene Therapy Products

Urgency: High

Clinical safety and pharmacovigilance teams should review the FDA guidance and adjust their monitoring plans to ensure they align with the newly provided recommendations regarding safety endpoints and data collection processes.

Signal ManagementLiterature SurveillanceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact3 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance
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publicFDA · United States · Updated Aug 6, 2026

Expedited Investigational New Drug (IND) Pilot Program

Urgency: High

Stakeholders must prepare for changes in how early-phase safety data is reported and engage in the continuous safety dialogue encouraged by the FDA. Ensure timely submission of comments by July 22, 2026.

Inspection ReadinessRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicFDA · United States · Updated Aug 5, 2026

Establishment of a Quantitative Medicine Innovation Network

Urgency: High

Regulatory stakeholders should submit comments regarding the QMIN by the deadline of November 3, 2026, to influence the development and implementation of this initiative.

Signal ManagementCAPARegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Consultation
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publicFDA · United States · Updated Aug 5, 2026

CVM GFI #152 Guidance on Antimicrobial New Animal Drugs

Urgency: High

Review and update product monitoring and risk management plans to align with the new safety assessment standards and AMR surveillance requirements as specified in the updated guidance.

Signal ManagementCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance
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publicFDA · United States · Updated Jul 13, 2026

Formal Meetings Between the FDA and Sponsors of OTC Monograph Drugs

Urgency: High

Sponsors must adhere to defined meeting types (Type X, Y, Z) and submit meeting packages at least 3 months before planned submissions for OTC monograph drugs, ensuring FDA engagement occurs within set timelines.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guideline
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