FDA Regulatory Affairs

FDA Regulatory Affairs is a roadmap to prescription drug, biologics, and medical device development in the United States. Written in plain English, the concise and jargon-free text demystifies the inner workings of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and facilitates an understanding of how the agency operates with respect to compliance and product approval, including clinical trial exemptions, fast track status, advisory committee procedures, and more.

The Third Edition of this highly successful publication:

• Examines the harmonization of the US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with international regulations on human drug, biologics and device development, research, manufacturing, and marketing
• Includes contributions from experts at organizations such as the FDA, National Institutes of Health (NIH), and PAREXEL
• Focuses on the new drug application (NDA) process, cGMPs, GCPs, quality system compliance, and corresponding documentation requirements
• Provides updates to the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA), incorporating pediatric guidelines and follow-on biologics regulations from the 2012 Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) V
• Explains current FDA inspection processes, enforcement options, and how to handle FDA meetings and required submissions

Co-edited by an industry leader (Mantus) and a respected academic (Pisano), FDA Regulatory Affairs, Third Edition delivers a compilation of the selected US laws and regulations as well as a straightforward commentary on the FDA product approval process that’s broadly useful to both business and academia.

“"This book covers the myriad of topics related to the development and marketing of all types of drugs and devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The book discusses not only the relevant regulations, but also the administrative processes that sponsors must deal with in getting their products approved for marketing. ... This book covers many of the important issues in enough depth to answer basic questions related to the components of an IND (investigational new drug) and an NDA (new drug application), as well as IDE (investigational device exemption) and 510k applications. ... This book fulfills a unique need for those seeking a book for a course in drug and device development or for those in the industry who seek information outside of their area of expertise." --Michael R. Jacobs, BS, PharmD, Temple University School of Pharmacy,”

"This book covers the myriad of topics related to the development and marketing of all types of drugs and devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The book discusses not only the relevant regulations, but also the administrative processes that sponsors must deal with in getting their products approved for marketing. ... This book covers many of the important issues in enough depth to answer basic questions related to the components of an IND (investigational new drug) and an NDA (new drug application), as well as IDE (investigational device exemption) and 510k applications. ... This book fulfills a unique need for those seeking a book for a course in drug and device development or for those in the industry who seek information outside of their area of expertise."
—Michael R. Jacobs, BS, PharmD, Temple University School of Pharmacy, in Doody's Book Reviews

David Mantus worked in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry for more than 20 years. He not only served as vice president of regulatory affairs at Cubist Pharmaceuticals but also held various regulatory roles at Sention Inc., Shire Biologics, PAREXEL, the Massachusetts Public Health Laboratory, the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals. He received his BS in chemistry from the College of William and Mary, his MS and Ph.D in chemistry from Cornell University, and was a post-doctoral research fellow in biomedical engineering at the University of Washington. He is currently associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences and director, regulatory affairs at MCPHS University in Boston.

Douglas J. Pisano received his Ph.D in law, policy, and society from Northeastern University. He has participated on the editorial advisory boards of multiple journals and received the Special Service Award for the Enhancement of Regulatory Education from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society. A registered pharmacist and active member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society, he formerly served as dean of the School of Pharmacy–Boston and is currently professor of pharmacy administration, vice-president of academic affairs, and provost at MCPHS University in Boston.

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