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Harmonizing Compendial Standards With Drug Application Approval Using the USP Pending Monograph Process Guidance for Industry

DraftCenter for Drug Evaluation and Research Center for Veterinary Medicine07/10/2019

Description

This guidance assists applicants and drug master file (MF) holders in the initiation of either revisions to an existing monograph(s) or development of a new monograph(s) under the United States Pharmacopeial Convention Pending Monograph Process (USP-PMP) during FDA’s evaluation of a drug master file or drug product application.2This guidance describes the process that allows for the revision of compendial standards that are harmonized with the approved quality and labeling requirements for a drug product application.

Scope & Applicability

Stakeholders

2
Applicant

Entity submitting development data and knowledge; Entity performing the work process for change

MF holder

Entity responsible for a Drug Master File; Master File holder who may initiate the USP-PMP.

Regulatory Context

Attributes

1
Quality attributes

Specific characteristics of a drug product found in an application

Related CFR Sections (4)

See Also (8)