What is ACNU? ACNU stands for "Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use," a regulatory framework introduced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make certain medications available over-the-counter (OTC) while ensuring they are safe and effective for...
Navigating the FDA’s Final Rule on ACNU for Nonprescription Drugs
Key Areas of Focus for Manufacturers Under the New Guidelines FDA self-selection studies are critical to the regulatory evaluation process, particularly for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and direct-to-consumer (DTC) The FDA has recently finalized a rule about...
What to Know About FDA’s Self-Selection Studies Guidance
FDA self-selection studies are critical to the regulatory evaluation process, particularly for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and direct-to-consumer (DTC) medical devices. These studies evaluate whether typical users can accurately choose if a health product is right...
Understanding LDTs with Real-World Examples
Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) have become an essential part of healthcare diagnostics. These specialized tests, developed and processed within CLIA-certified laboratories, offer customized solutions that help close diagnostic gaps left by commercial options. They are particularly important in areas where traditional diagnostics fall short, such as personalized healthcare.
Advancing LGBTQIA+ Representation: The FDA’s Role in Inclusive Diversity in Clinical Trials
Inclusive clinical trials are essential for ensuring that new treatments and medical interventions benefit all populations, particularly those historically underrepresented in research. By addressing barriers such as non-inclusive screening processes and lack of awareness in LGBTQIA+ communities, the FDA is making strides toward more diverse and representative clinical trial cohorts. This commitment to inclusivity will help create safer, more effective treatments that reflect the needs of all individuals, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
Understanding Response Rate vs. Completion Rate: What’s the Difference?
This article will explain the difference between response rate and completion rate, why each matters, and how both can impact the overall data quality of your survey.
Do Laboratory Developed Tests Now Need Premarket Review and FDA Clearance?
Learn about the FDA’s new regulatory changes for Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) and how they impact premarket review and authorization. Explore key takeaways and implications for healthcare providers and innovators
How Patient Preferences Shape Medical Device Development: Insights from FDA Draft Guidance
Explore how Patient Preference Information (PPI) impacts medical device development and regulatory submissions, with insights from the FDA’s draft guidance and key benefits for manufacturers.
Expert advice on designing DTC genetic test reports
There is little published guidance on how to present genetic or genomic results in an understandable way and at an appropriate reading level for a typical consumer.1 Most of the literature on developing genetic test reports for non-experts (i.e., anyone without...