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Drug-Drug Interaction Assessment for Therapeutic Proteins Guidance for Industry: Guidance for Industry

FinalCenter for Biologics Evaluation and Research Center for Drug Evaluation and Research06/22/2023

Description

The purpose of this guidance is to help sponsors of investigational new drug (IND) applications and applicants of biologic license applications (BLAs) determine the need for drug-drug interaction (DDI) studies for a therapeutic protein by providing recommendations for a systematic, risk-based approach.

Scope & Applicability

Product Classes

5
Therapeutic Protein

Products produced in microbial cells or cell lines; Complex molecules manufactured in living cells

Monoclonal Antibodies

Circumstance where a mass balance study might not be recommended

Cytokines

proinflammatory cytokines or therapeutic proteins causing cytokine increases

Gene Therapy

A type of ATMP involving recombinant nucleic acids or viral vectors.

Antibody-Drug Conjugates

Specific type of therapeutic protein discussed for DDIs; Focus of biologics DDI evaluation.; ADCs consist of a small molecule drug component conjugated to an antibody.

Stakeholders

2
Sponsor

Entity responsible for submitting applications under section 524B

Review Division

Sponsors should consult regarding hybrid or augmented data approaches

Regulatory Context

Attributes

1
Clearance Pathways

factor to consider when evaluating DDI potential

Related CFR Sections (2)

See Also (8)

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