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Regulatory Intelligence Lead

Regulatory Intelligence Leads monitor the external environment so pharmacovigilance organisations act before deadlines slip. This feed prioritises agency guidance, committee outcomes, and enforcement signals with mapped workflows, impacted roles, and operational next steps — core regulatory intelligence for drug safety teams.

21 updates · Sorted by impact priority

publicMHRA · United Kingdom · Updated Aug 17, 2026

MHRA Statutory Fee Changes for 2027

Monitoring

Stakeholders should assess the proposed changes to the fee structure and provide feedback by September 25, 2026. This includes understanding the implications of the new fee levels and service standards on their compliance efforts.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Consultation
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 29, 2026

Summary of fees and charges to applications submitted to the TGA

Monitoring

Sponsors must prepare for increased costs tied to the submission and maintenance of products on the ARTG which will impact their regulatory budget planning and compliance processes.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Policy Update
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 15, 2026

Unique Liaison Programme between MHRA and FDA

Monitoring

MAHs should prepare for enhanced regulatory collaboration, including potential joint oversight activities and reduced market friction between the UK and US due to closer alignment in regulatory decisions.

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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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 11, 2026

Checklist for Prescribing Psychiatrists of MDMA and Psilocybine

Monitoring

Review and implement the TGA checklist for all psychiatrist prescribers of MDMA/psilocybine; update ICSR workflows to capture adverse events as per checklist requirements.

Country ComplianceICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Checklist / Form
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · European Union · Updated Jun 5, 2026

EMA: Updated Day 215 PI Annex Submission Checklist for Post-Opinion Linguistic Review

Monitoring

Update internal labeling workflows to align with the revised checklist; ensure submission documents meet updated formatting requirements for linguistic review.

LabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Checklist
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 5, 2026

TGA Consultation on Radiopharmaceutical Regulation in Australia

Monitoring

Review the consultation document and consider submitting feedback by 2026-07-31. Monitor for final regulatory changes affecting radiopharmaceutical safety monitoring and compliance.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Consultation
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publicEMA · European Union · Updated Jun 5, 2026

Calcifediol PSUSA: Maintenance of Marketing Authorisation (PSUSA/00000491/202506)

Monitoring

Review the PSUSA documents for calcifediol and ensure alignment with any PRAC recommendations if applicable.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: PSUSA
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 4, 2026

Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Teva UK Ltd, Ponlimsi (Denosumab) 60mg Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe

Monitoring

Check stock for the affected batches of Ponlimsi (Denosumab) 60mg solution for injection and follow the instructions in the MHRA notice.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Medicines recall/notification
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated May 29, 2026

EMA ETF recommends updating COVID-19 vaccines to target XFG variant for 2026/2027 campaign

Monitoring

Marketing authorisation holders should prepare to update their COVID-19 vaccines to target the XFG variant for the upcoming campaign; monitor for further regulatory guidance and prepare for potential strain change submissions.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulatory Recommendation / Public Health Communication
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publicTga · Australia · Updated May 24, 2026

Australia: TGA refreshes device post-market monitoring hub and responsibilities

Monitoring

1) Add/confirm the TGA 'medical device post-market monitoring and safety updates' page as a tracked regulatory intelligence source for routine review. 2) Cross-check internal Australia device vigilance SOPs/work instructions against TGA guidance on sponsor/manufacturer post-market responsibilities and document any gaps for CAPA/change control as needed.

Signal ValidationLocal Affiliate ComplianceLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Devices
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · European Union · Updated Sep 1, 2026

Voluntary Data Submission Pilot to Advance Innovative Alternatives to Animal Testing

Monitoring

Stakeholders can submit NAMs data by completing the prescribed application form, available until Q3 2027.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicMHRA · UK · Updated Sep 1, 2026

MHRA Regulatory Reform Amendments Tabled in Government’s Health Bill

Monitoring

Organizations involved in medical device compliance should prepare for potential future changes requiring MHRA-issued licenses for devices entering the market.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Aug 31, 2026

Pharmacokinetics in Patients with Impaired Hepatic Function: Study Design, Data Analysis, and Impact on Dosing and Labeling

Monitoring

Pharmaceutical companies should prepare to assess the impact of hepatic impairment early in drug development, particularly for drugs that require pharmacokinetic assessments.

LabelingSignal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Aug 26, 2026

Monthly Reporting of Medicines Under Evaluation by EMA

Monitoring

Update internal systems and workflows to integrate monthly Excel reports from EMA starting March 2025, ensuring timely capture of information on medicines under evaluation and any extension applications.

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

Additional Public Consultation on Amending the Poisons Standard regarding Ethylene Oxide, Propylene Oxide, and Epichlorohydrin

Monitoring

Regulatory Intelligence leads should initiate monitoring of feedback and prepare for potential regulatory adjustments related to the specified substances.

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

Exemptions Granted to Small Business Dispensers Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act

Monitoring

Small business dispensers are encouraged to complete a mandatory assessment survey by September 22, 2026, and do not need to submit information to the FDA while utilizing these exemptions.

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

Potency Assessment Guidance for Active Immunotherapy Products

Monitoring

Stakeholders are advised to submit comments on the draft guidance by 11/18/2026, using docket number FDA-2026-D-8561 to ensure FDA considers their feedback before finalizing the document.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Medical Safety Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicMHRA · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 29, 2026

MHRA: Updated information on the MHRA's service providing scientific and regulatory guidance to developers of innovative medical products

Monitoring

Innovators must now utilize the Innovation Accelerator for access to regulatory expertise and guidance on pharmacovigilance and risk management strategies.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · European Union · Updated Jun 24, 2026

ICH E22 Guideline on Patient Preference Studies Comments Overview

Monitoring

Stakeholders, including those involved in labeling and signal management, should consider the published comments to align future processes with the regulatory expectations detailed in the draft ICH E22 guideline.

LabelingSignal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Consultation
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publicNational Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) · Malaysia · Updated Jun 10, 2026

NPRA Updates DRGD: Revised Processing Timelines for Variation Applications and Introduction of Reliance Mechanism

Monitoring

MAHs should review the updated DRGD to understand new processing timelines for variation submissions and assess how the reliance mechanism can be leveraged for faster safety updates. Adjust internal timelines and processes for post-marketing variation submissions accordingly.

Country ComplianceLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance Update / Circular
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publicCanada's Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) · Canada · Updated Jun 5, 2026

CDA-AMC Post-Market Drug Evaluation (PMDE) Program Procedural Update

Monitoring

Review updated PMDE Program procedures on CDA-AMC website and assess impact on current post-market surveillance activities in Canada.

Signal ManagementCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: SOP
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