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Monthly FDA Guidance and Regulatory News Review - March 2026

March 2026 regulatory updates underscore newly published final and draft guidances focused on real-world data, safety reporting, biosimilars, CGMP inspections, and innovative drug development methods. It also highlights industry news and regulatory trends, such as increased scrutiny on advertising, evolving biosimilar requirements, growing interest in AI and alternative methodologies, and ongoing user fee program negotiations. Additionally, it lists recent FDA drug approvals and notes an upcoming oncology advisory committee meeting, providing a snapshot of current regulatory developments and approvals.

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FDA Final Guidance:

M14 General Principles on Planning, Designing, Analyzing, and Reporting of Non-interventional Studies That Utilize Real-World Data for Safety Assessment of Medicines (published 04-Mar-2026)
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E2D(R1) Post-Approval Safety Data: Definitions and Standards for Management and Reporting of Individual Case Safety Reports (published 04-Mar-2026)
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Questions and Answers on Biosimilar Development and the BPCI Act (published 08-Mar-2026)
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FDA Draft Guidance:

Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug CGMP Inspection (published 09-Mar-2026)
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New and Revised Draft Q&As on Biosimilar Development and the BPCI Act (Revision 4) (published 09-Mar-2026)
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General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development (published 19-Mar-2026)
Draft FDA Guidance

Monthly FDA Approvals

Approval Date: 03/06/2026
Drug Name: PYLARIFY TRUVUNDA   #220089
Active Ingredients: PIFLUFOLASTAT F-18
Submission Classification*: Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer
Review Priority**: Standard
Company: APHELION
 
Approval Date: 03/17/2026
Drug Name: ICOTYDENDA   #220149
Active Ingredients: ICOTROKINRA HYDROCHLORIDE
Submission Classification*: Type 1 - New Molecular Entity
Review Priority**: Priority
Company: JANSSEN BIOTECH
 
Approval Date: 03/17/2026
Drug Name: LYNAVOYNDA   #220295
Active Ingredients: LINERIXIBAT
Submission Classification*: Type 1 - New Molecular Entity
Review Priority**: Standard
Company: GLAXOSMITHKLINE
 
Approval Date: 03/19/2026
Drug Name: FLAVALTANDA   #216564
Active Ingredients: EPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE; LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Submission Classification*: Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer
Review Priority**: Standard
Company: DEPROCO
 
Approval Date: 03/19/2026
Drug Name: KITPROZYNDA   #220712
Active Ingredients: CARFILZOMIB
Submission Classification*: Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer
Review Priority**: Standard
Company: AMNEAL PHARMS NY
 
Approval Date: 03/20/2026
Drug Name: ATONCYNDA   #220320
Active Ingredients: ATOMOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Submission Classification*: Type 3 - New Dosage Form
Review Priority**: Standard
Company: MAP77
 
Approval Date: 03/24/2026
Drug Name: AVLAYAHBLA   #761485
Active Ingredients: TIVIDENOFUSP ALFA-EKNM
Submission Classification*:
Review Priority**:
Company: DENALI THERAPEUTICS INC.
 
Approval Date: 03/25/2026
Drug Name: LIFYORLITMNDA   #220641
Active Ingredients: RELACORILANT
Submission Classification*: Type 1 - New Molecular Entity
Review Priority**: Standard
Company: CORCEPT THERAP
 
Approval Date: 03/30/2026
Drug Name: EPINEPHRINENDA   #220626
Active Ingredients: EPINEPHRINE
Submission Classification*: New Combination and New Formulation or New Manufacturer
Review Priority**: Standard
Company: BAXTER HLTHCARE CORP

Upcoming Advisory Board Meetings

30-Apr-2026: Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting- 08:00 AM EDT- 05:00 PM EDT


Blog Image-Regulatory Guidanc eMonthly_Regulatory Agencies in the News

FDA seeks feedback on overhaul of its SUPAC guidelines (published 02-Mar-2026)
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Study: Patients may not understand evidentiary differences for conditionally approved drugs (published 03-Mar-2026)
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FDA official: Core inspectional functions, priorities unchanged despite leadership changes (published 03-Mar-2026)
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Experts recommend targeted internal communication for sharing regulatory intelligence (published 03-Mar-2026)
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FDA drafts guidance explaining 3-year clinical investigation exclusivity for new drugs (published 04-Mar-2026)
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FDA cites Novo Nordisk again for misleading GLP-1 ad (published 05-Mar-2026)
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FDA official offers insights on agency’s criteria for RWD in regulatory submissions (published 06-Mar-2026)
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FDA drafts guidance on best practices for responding to inspection observations (published 06-Mar-2026)
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FDA official details top GMP violations cited in inspection reports (published 09-Mar-2026)
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FDA proposes major change to biosimilar PK study requirements (published 09-Mar-2026)
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Novo Nordisk gets FDA warning letter for adverse event reporting violations (published 10-Mar-2026)
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Experts offer tips for using AI for drug advertising and promotion (published 10-Mar-2026)
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FDA consolidates adverse events reporting systems (published 11-Mar-2026)
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Expert: Stryker cyberattack could lead FDA to reassess cybersecurity requirements (published 13-Mar-2026)
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 EMA proposes new paper on proof-of-concept studies for pediatric oncology drugs (published 13-Mar-2026)
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Experts propose new framework for overseeing genAI health tools (published 16-Mar-2026)
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PDUFA VIII: Negotiations touch on patient experience data, reserve funding, fee waivers, and more (published 16-Mar-2026)
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MDUFA VI: FDA, industry make headway in reauthorization negotiations (published 17-Mar-2026)
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FDA finalizes guidance on assessing bioequivalence of topical drugs (published 17-Mar-2026)
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Industry asks FDA to affirm Bayesian methods guidance applies broadly to drugs (18-Mar-2026)
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FDA drafts guidance on animal testing alternatives (18-Mar-2026)
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FDA warns four firms in India and Germany for GMP, BIMO violations (19-Mar-2026)
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Study: AI-enabled pediatric medical devices rare, limited to few clinical areas (20-Mar-2026)
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GDUFA IV: Negotiations address DMFs, internal consultations, imminent actions (24-Mar-2026)
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GAO calls on FDA to finalize guidance on adcomm COI (24-Mar-2026)
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Advocacy group calls for greater transparency at FDA (26-Mar-2026)
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Industry calls for synchronized implementation of ICH M4Q(R2) (26-Mar-2026)
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FDA issues warning letters for false advertising, CGMP violations, and more (26-Mar-2026)
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FDA finalizes guidance on patient preference information for devices (27-Mar-2026)
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