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IND Submissions: A Primer

Published by: Barnett Educational Services

Published: Mar. 3, 2009


Table of Contents


Chapter 1

Style Guides

Guidance Documents

What is a Style Guide?

Why do you Need a Style Guide?

Is a Style Guide Required?

Requirements from the Guidance Documents

Recommendations from the AMA & other sources

Headings

What will your headings look like?

Headers and Footers

What do you include in the header and/or footer?

List of Figures and Tables

Table and Figure Headings

Table and Figure Footers

Figure Style

Table Style

Header and Footer Numbering

Acronyms, Abbreviations and Definitions

Indentation

Lists

Text

Citation Reference

Title Page

Confidentiality Statement

Punctuation and Grammar

Numbering

Date Format

Superscript and Subscript

Breaks

Trademark

Bookmarks

Hyperlinks

GLP or GCP Statement

Proofreader’s Marks

What to do with Documents Received from Contributors?

How do you Create a Style Guide?

Tip

Training Users

Including Style Guide Elements as a Style Sheet

Color Copies

Tips

Electronic Examples

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Chapter 2

Creating and Use of Content Templates

Steps for Content Template Use

Why Use a Content Template?

Tips

Electronic Examples

Chapter 3

Submission Planning

Outlining the Submission

Submission Contributions

Submission Checklist & Creating the Timeline

Defining Timelines Using the

Submission Timing

Submission “Kick-off” Meeting

Submission “Kick-off” Memo

Submission Management

What to do with Corrections, Edits and Contributions from Previous Drafts

Monthly Planning Meetings and Tracking

Submission Scheduling

Bundling Items for Submission Every 30 Days

Submission Content Re-use

Tips

Electronic Examples

Chapter 4

Writing, Organization and Editing Tips

Writing Goals

Submission Pitfalls

Inverted Pyramid Writing Style

Areas of Contributions

Who Writes Submissions?

Contributions from Other Departments

Sections Written by Regulatory Personnel

Editing Process: What to do with all the Editorial Changes?

Individual Edits

Group Editing Sessions

Corrections, Edits and Contributions from Previous Drafts

Submission Content Re-use

Developing Key Messages

Chapter 5

Forms

Regulations

FDA Form 1571

Filling Out FDA Form

Cross-Referencing Multiple INDs

FDA Form 1571—Serial Number Errors

How Many Boxes can you Check in Item

FDA Form

FDA Form 3500A

Re-use Tips

Pagination


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Print Single- or Double-Sided?

Form Expiration Dates

Original, Original, Who has the Original?

Tips

Electronic Examples

References

Chapter 6

Submission Basics

Regulations

What is a Submission?


Locking Down Sections

The Cover Letter

Information Previously Submitted

IND Submission Numbering

Tracking Submission Numbers

How does a Sponsor Address Duplicate Submission Numbers?

Number of Copies Needed

Desk Copies

Need for Agency Response

Where to Send the Submission

What Happens to a Submission When it Reaches FDA?

Shipping the Submission

Tracking Submission Shipment

Tips

Chapter 7

Assuring Quality in a Submission

Regulations

Supporting Documentation

QA of Submission Against Source or Supporting Documentation

Documenting the QA

How is Electronic Submission QA Different?

Electronic Checksum

Submission QA

Formatting


Pages

Page Orientation

Copy Quality

Length

Pagination

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Volume Size

Cover Letter

FDA Form

Binder Label

Bookmarks/Hyperlinks

Checksum

Tips

Electronic Examples


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Chapter 8

Paper Publishing

Regulations & Guidance Documents

Publishing Tools/Technologies

Publishing Process: Hybrid


Binder Covers

Where to Find Binder Covers

Binder Specifications

IND Binder Cover Colors

FDA Perspective on Binders Usage and Color

Labels

Pagination

How to Handle Blank Pages

Copies for Submission

Tabs

Slip Sheets

Volumization

Scanners

Copiers

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Shipping

Packing Carton Specifications

Tips

Electronic Examples

References

Chapter 9

Electronic Publishing

Regulations

Guidance Documents

MAPPs

Specifications

Electronic Publishing

What are Electronic Publishing Advantages?

Electronic Publishing Disadvantages

How do Electronic Submissions Relate to 21 CFR Part 11?

What is a Submission?

Publishing Process

Publishing Tools/Technologies

Tools Needed for Electronic Submissions

Challenges to Implementing an Electronic Publishing System

Scanners

Electronic CTD (eCTD)

eCTD Basics Overview

XML

Metadata

XML Backbone

Style Guide

Directory Structure

Folder and File Naming Conventions


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Document Formats for eCTS

What File Formats Should I Use for Electronic Datasets?

Granularity

How Granularity Affects Content Templates

(TOC)

Hyperlinks and Bookmarks

Pagination

PDF Overview

Security

Checksum

Lifecycle Management

Archive

Electronic Submissions Procedures

Media Requirements for Submission

Media Label Requirements

FDA Form

FDA Form

Quality Assurance

How do you Start the Electronic Publishing Process with the Agency?

Additional Elements to Include in the Cover Letter

If Submitting Electronically, are Paper Copies also Needed?

Document Information for Previous Submissions

Do you Resubmit Information Already Submitted in Paper?

Referencing Previously Submitted Information

Receipt Date For Electronic Submissions

eCTD Submission Waivers

Technical Problems or Questions

Electronic Submission Gateway

Involvement of IT

Commitments

Tips

Electronic Examples

References

Table 1: Glossary of Electronic Terms

Table 2: FDA ESG Monthly Submission Statistics

Chapter 10

Tracking Submissions, Agency Communication and Commitments

Regulations & Guidance Documents

Index History - Background

How to Organize an Index History

Outstanding Items and Questions Log

Index History Software Available

Agency Contact and Documentation

Sharing Files with Other Departments

Conclusion

Tips

Electronic Examples

Table 1: Index History Example—Word Processing Table

Table 2: Information to Track in a Premarketing Application Index History

Table 3: How to Create an OI or OQ List


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Chapter 11

Filing Considerations

Regulations

Paper Archives

How to File

Where to File

What to File

Submission Copies

Electronic Archives

Electronic Submissions in Process

Electronic Record of Paper Submissions

How Long to Keep Records

How to Deal with Expanding Paper Files and Insufficient Space

Paper Filing System Options

File Folder and Binder Selection

File Folder Color Coding

Tips

Table 1: File Storage Options

Chapter 12

Managing References

Regulations

Guidance

What Needs to be Cited

Foreign References

FDA Recommended Style

How are Citations Located?

Citation Search Engines

What is PubMed

Process for Triaging Incoming References

Bibliographic Software

Pagination

Tabs & Slip Sheets

eCTD Format

Electronic Examples

Tips

Chapter 13

The Common Technical Document Format

Guidance Documents

Electronic CTD (eCTD)

Hybrid CTD

CTD Guidance Documents Defined

What is a Module?

Sections of the CTD

What is an Overview?

What is a Summary?

Module 1 - Contents

Module 2 - Contents

2.1 -

2.2 - CTD Introduction

2.3 - Overall Quality Summary

2.4 - Nonclinical Overview

2.5 - Clinical Overview


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2.6 - Nonclinical Written and Tabulated Summary

2.7 - Clinical Summary

Module 3 - Quality

3.1 -

3.2 - Body of Data

3.3 - Literature References

Module 4 - Nonclinical Study Reports

4.1 -

4.2 - Study Reports and Related Information

4.3 - Literature References

Module 5 - Clinical Study Reports

5.1 -

5.2 - Tabular Listing of all Clinical Studies

5.3 - Clinical Study Reports

5.4 - Literature References

Can you Add New Numbers into the CTD Format if Needed?

Does the CTD Replace the NDA and BLA?

Does the FDA Accept NDA’s and BLA’s in a non-CTD Format?

Where to Put the ISS and ISE?

How do you Deal With Multiple Quality Sections for Combination Products or Multiple Indications?

Transferring IND Information into the CTD Format

Once you Use the CTD Format, do you Always Need to Use it?

When can you Switch to the CTD Format?

Other Types of Submissions Using the CTD Format

How is Pagination Different in the CTD Format?

Electronic Examples

Chapter 14

Electronic Document Management Systems

Regulations

Guidance Documents

What is an EDMS?

Attributes of an Efficient Filing System

Why would a Company Use an EDMS System?

How does an EDMS Organize Documents?

How do you Implement an EDMS?

Converting from Paper to Electronic

FDA Definitions

EDMS and Electronic Publishing

Who “Owns” the EDMS?

Tips

Table 1. EDMS Components

Table 2. EDMS Critical Questions

Chapter 15

FDA Meeting Types

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Informal Meetings

Tips

Table 1. Meeting Types

Table 2. Meetings—By Phase of Investigation

Table 3. Clinical Investigations Phases

Chapter 16

Meeting Request

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Question and Issue Development

When to Request a Meeting

How to Request a Meeting

Submission

What to Expect from the Agency after the Request is Submitted

Meeting Request Components

Product Name and Application Number

Chemical name and structure

Proposed indication(s)

Type of meeting being requested

Brief statement of the meeting’s purpose

List of the meeting’s specific expected objectives/outcomes

Preliminary proposed agenda

Draft list of specific questions, grouped by discipline

List of agency staff participants sponsor requests for the proposed meeting

Approximate date on which information package will be sent to the agency

Suggested meeting dates and times (i.e., morning or afternoon)

Requesting an in-person meeting or teleconference

Cover Letter: Meeting Request

Length

Pagination

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

eCTD Format

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

Electronic Examples

Table 1. Types of Issues and Questions

Table 2. Meeting Request Components

Table 3. Draft Meeting Agenda

Chapter 17

Meeting Information Package

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Information Packages

Format for Meeting Packages

Submission

Agenda

Questions/Issues to be Addressed

Meeting Package Due Date

How Many Review Copies to Send

Length

Pagination

Cover Letter

FDA Form


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FDA Form

Quality Assurance

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

eCTD Format

Commitments

Tips

FDA Perspective

Electronic Examples

References

Exercise

Table 1. Information Package—Submission Contents

Table 2. Information Package—Sample for an End-of-Phase 2 Meeting

Table 3. Meeting Types

Chapter 18

Meeting Follow-Up and Planning

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Setting the Date

Meeting Package Due Date

Meeting Rehearsal

Conducting the Meeting

External Experts

In Person or Over the Phone?

Pre-Meeting Minutes Availability

Canceling the Meeting

Length of Meeting

FDA Perspective

Tips

Electronic Examples

Chapter 19

Meeting Minutes

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Agency Perspective

Timing of Agency Meeting Minutes

Sponsor Perspective

Reaching Team Consensus on Meeting Minutes

Timing of Sponsor Meeting Minute Submission

Before the Meeting: Requesting the Agency’s Pre-Meeting Minutes

Whose Meeting Minutes are Official?

Disagreement between Sponsor and Agency Meeting Minutes

Length

Pagination

Format

Cover Letter: Sponsor Meeting Minutes

Cover Letter: Letter for Clarification

FDA Form

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Tabs & Slip Sheets


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Paper Publishing

eCTD Format

Commitments

FDA Perspective

Waiting Period

Tips

Electronic Examples

References

Chapter 20

Responding to an Agency Request for Additional Information

Regulations

Getting Team Input

Timeline for Response

Format

Length

Pagination

FDA Form

FDA Form

Other Items to Send with Response

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

eCTD Format

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

Electronic Examples

Chapter 21

Dispute Resolution

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Initial Steps to Resolve a Dispute, Chain of Command

Other Kinds of Disputes

Using Consultants

Special Advisory Committee

When to Use Dispute Resolution

Ombudsman

Dispute Resolution Cover Letter

Where to Send Formal Dispute Resolution Requests

Dispute Resolution Submission

What Happens to Requests for Dispute Resolution?

Agency Response

Agency Timeline for Response—PDUFA Products

Agency Timeline for Response—Non-PDUFA Products

Meeting Minutes

Publishing Information

Real World Example

Tips

Electronic Examples

References

Figure 1: Chain of Command for Dispute Resolution

Chapter 22

Types of INDs

Regulations

Commercial IND

Investigator or Research IND

Emergency Use IND

Treatment IND

Screening or Exploratory IND

Table 1. CDER Original INDs Received:Calendar Years 1986-

Chapter 23

Emergency, Compassionate or Single Use INDs

Regulations

When do you Use the Compassionate/Emergency/Single Use IND?

Emergency Use IND

Single Use IND

Compassionate Use IND

How do you Apply for the Compassionate/Emergency/Single Use IND?

Physician Request for an IND for Emergency, Compassionate or Single Use, Submission Contents

What should the Sponsor Submit to Complete the IND File for the Physician?

What does the Sponsor Need to do for the Physician IND?

What does the Physician Need to Provide to the Sponsor?

Publishing

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

Other Perspectives

References

Chapter 24

Treatment Use IND

Regulations

Guidance Documents

When to Apply for a Treatment IND?

Treatment IND Submitted by A Sponsor

A Treatment Protocol is to be Supported by the Following

Treatment IND Submitted by a Physician Investigator

ClinicalTrials.gov

Charging for Investigational Drug

When do Sponsors Usually Request to Charge?

FDA Form 1571 - Special Box for Both Treatment IND and Charging for an Investigational Drug?

Tips

Electronic Examples

References

Chapter 25

Exploratory or Screening INDs

Regulations

Guidance Documents

MAPPs

What is an Exploratory IND?

Why Submit an Exploratory IND Instead of a Traditional Commercial IND?

How is an Exploratory IND Different from a Traditional IND?


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How do you Apply for the Exploratory IND?

Clinical Section

What Clinical Information should be Included in an Exploratory IND?

Types of Studies

Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control Section

Pharmacology & Toxicology Section

Follow-up INDs

IND Withdrawal

What are FDA Reviewers Looking For?

Chapter 26

The IND Team and How to Start the IND

IND Rules

IND Application

Who Makes Up the Team

IND Strategy Development Team

The IND Strategy

How to Start the IND

Managing the Timeline

Electronic Examples

Chapter 27

IND Basics and Items 1 and 2

Regulations

Guidance Documents

MAPPs

Why Submit an IND?

The IND application must contain information in three broad areas

How are Drug and Biologic INDs Different?

Drugs

Biologics

Confidentiality of IND Submission

Building the IND

Cover Letter

Item 1.0—FDA Form

Item 2.0— (TOC)

IND in a CTD Format

Why Submit in the CTD Format?

If you submit in the CTD format, will you have to continue to submit in the CTD format?

Numbering of the IND Amendments

IND Number

How Drug and Biologic IND Numbers are Different

How Drug and Biologic IND Numbers have Changed

Where to Send the Initial IND?

Length

Pagination

Quality Assurance

Does Each Section have its Own Volume?

Should Sections Break Across Volumes?

FDA Receipt of the IND

IND Effective Date

Why is this Date Important?


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What do FDA Reviewers Want?

Medical Review

Chemistry Review

Pharmacology/Toxicology Review

Safety Review

Is an IND Approved?

IND Submission Outcome

What typical deficiencies are found?

eCTD Format

Assembling the Submissions

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Paper Publishing

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

Other Perspectives

Electronic Examples

IND Exercise

Table 1. IND in a CTD Format

Figure 1: FDA Internal IND Review Process

Chapter 28

Clinical IND Items 3, 4, 5 and 6

Regulations

Guidance Documents

What is a Clinical Investigation?

What is an Investigator?

What is a Human Subject?

What is an Adequate and Well-Controlled Clinical Trial?

Waiver of Requirements for an Adequate and Well-Controlled Clinical Trial

General Requirements for Use of an Investigational New Drug in a Clinical Investigation

When does an IND go into Effect?

When can Drug be Shipped?

Is an IND Required with a Phase I Protocol?

Submitting Multiple INDs for the Same Compound

Item 3.0—Introductory Statement and General Investigational Plan

Section 3.0 Tips—Introductory Statement

Section 3.0—General Investigational Plan

Section 3.0 Tips—General Investigational Plan

Item 4.0—Reserved

Item 5.0—Investigator’s Brochure

Section 5.0—Tips

Section 5.0—Publishing

Item 6.0—Phase 1 Clinical Protocol(s)

Additional Items to Send with the Protocol: Informed Consent Form (ICF)

What are the Elements of Informed Consent?

Required

Recommended

Additional Items to Send with the Protocol: Case Report Forms

Section 6.0—Tips

Section 6.0—Publishing

How are Biologics Different?


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What is the Difference Between Phase I and Phase II Clinical Trial Protocols?

Length

Pagination

Electronic Examples

Table 1. Types of Clinical Trial Designs

Chapter 29

Item 7: Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls

Regulations

Guidance Documents

MAPPs

Phase

How Do GMPs Fit?

7.0—Introduction

7.A—Drug Substance

Drug Substance: Tips

7.B—Drug Product

Drug Product: Tips

7.C—Placebo

Placebo: Tips

7.D—Clinical Labeling

Clinical Labeling: Tip

7.E—Environmental Assessment

7.F—Combination Products: The Device “CMC” Section

7.G—References

When to Start Writing this Section

What are the Minimum Requirements for an IND?

Managing the Timeline

How Biologics Submission would Differ

Tracking of Lots from all Studies

Agency Concerns, Reasons for a Clinical Hold based on the CMC Section

Length

Pagination

Tips

Table 1. Glossary of CMC Terms

Chapter 30

Item 8: Nonclinical IND

Regulations

Guidance Documents

MAPPs

Introduction

Why are Animal Studies Required by Regulatory Agencies?

Typical Nonclinical Safety Studies

Study Strategy

What Types of Studies are Needed to Support the Filing of the IND?

Choice of Animal Model

What is an Integrated Summary?

What is an Integrated Summary? (continued)

Section 8—Pharmacology

Section 8—Toxicology

Section 8.D—Qualifications of the Individual(s) who Evaluated the Animal Safety Data

8.E—Location of Records


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8.F—GLP Compliance Statement

8.G—Bibliography/Supportive Literature

Order of Studies

Order of Animals

Route of Administration Order

Dosing Order

Managing the Timeline

Pediatric Population

How a Biologics Submission would Differ

Should Final Study Reports be Included with the Initial IND?

Length

Pagination

Study Report Format

Tips

Electronic Examples

References

Table 1. Nonclinical Study Overview and Considerations

Table 2. Overview of Typical Nonclinical Studies Needed for IND*

Table 3. Glossary of Nonclinical Terms

Chapter 31

IND: Items 9, 10, 11 and Potentially 12

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Item 9.0—Previous Human Experience with the Drug

What Will Section Look Like?

9.0—Previous Human Experience with the Drug

9.A—Drug Previously Investigated or Marketed in the U.S. or Foreign Country

9.B—Drug Combination Previously Investigated or Marketed

9.C—Drug Withdrawn from Marketing

If this section is not applicable, what do you write?

Item 10.0—Additional Information

What Will This Section Look Like?

10.0—Additional Information

10.A—Drug Dependence and Abuse Potential

10.B—Radioactive Drugs

10.C—Pediatric Studies

10. D—Other Information

If this section is not applicable, what do you write?

Item 11.0 - Relevant Information

What Will This Section Look Like?

11.0—Relevant Information

11.A—Information Previously Submitted

11.B—Material in a Foreign Language

If this section is not applicable, what do you write?

Item 12.0—References

What Will This Section Look Like?

12.0—References

12.1—Bibliography

12.2—Copies of Pertinent Literature

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Electronic Examples


Chapter 32

Letters of Cross Reference or Authorization (LOA)

Regulations

Guidance Documents

What is a Cross-Reference or Letter of Authorization (LOA)?

Why Request an LOA?

CMC Section of IND or NDA

Drawbacks to LOAs and Consequences to IND Holders for Deficiencies

When do you Use or Need a LOA?

Agent or Consultant LOAs

What Type of Information Needs to be Included in a LOA from a Vendor?

Referencing Another IND

Referencing a DMF

Emergency/Single/Compassionate Use IND Cross-Reference

Who gets Copies of the Letter?

Copy to Applicant, Sponsor or Other Holder

What to do with Original?

Managing the Timeline

Submitting DMF/IND Cross-Reference Cover Letter Format—from a Vendor

Submitting DMF/IND Cross Reference Cover Letter Format - on Behalf of Company, for a Vendor

Length

Pagination

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Other Items to Send With the LOA

eCTD Format

Electronic Examples

Chapter 33

IND Amendments

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Chapter 34

New Protocols, Protocol Amendments, Protocol Concept Sheets and Synopses

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Typical Types of Protocol Amendments

Protocol by Phase of Investigation

Managing the Timeline

When to Send In?

When Can a Clinical Trial Begin?

Include the Model Informed Consent Form?

Amendment Process

What Triggers an Amendment

Length

Pagination

Format

Cover Letter: Initial Protocol

Cover Letter: Protocol Amendment

Cover Letter: Protocol Synopsis

FDA Form

FDA Form


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Quality Assurance

Items to Submit with the Protocol

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

eCTD Format

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

Other Perspectives

Electronic Examples

Chapter 35

Transfer of Obligations

Regulations

Sponsor Responsibilities

What Responsibilities are Usually Transferred to a CRO?

When to Submit?

Submission Length

Pagination

Format

Cover Letter

FDA Form

FDA Form

eCTD Format

Assembling the Submissions

When to Update

Tips

Other Perspectives

Electronic Examples

Table 1. Transfer of Obligations (Example)

Chapter 36

Investigator’s Brochure Update

Regulations

Guidance Documents

When to Update

What Triggers an Update

Who gets the Update?

Managing the Timeline

Length

Pagination

Format

Cover Letter

FDA Form

FDA Form

Quality Assurance

Items to Send with the IB

Assembling the Submission

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

eCTD Format

Electronic Examples

Tips

Chapter 37

IND Safety Reports

Regulations

Guidance Documents

What is an Adverse Event

What is a Serious Adverse Event

ICH E2A Definition of an Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) or Serious Adverse Event (SAE)

ICH E2A Definition of an Unexpected Adverse Drug Reaction

21 CFR §312.32 Definition of an Unexpected Adverse Drug Experience

21 CFR §312.32 Defines Serious Adverse Events

How are SAEs Reported?

Notification Timeframe

Reporting Timeframes—7 Day Report

Reporting Timeframes—15 Day Report

Reporting Timeframes—Follow-Up Information

SAE Numbering

Reporting Sources

Report Format

Narrative Format—Minimum Requirements

Narrative Format—Preferred Contents

Completing FDA Form 3500A

Submitting an SAE

Questions About Safety Reports or Completing Forms

Managing the Timeline

Tracking SAEs

Multiple INDs

How Biologics are Different

Who Else Needs to be Notified?

Length

Pagination

Cover Letter: Initial IND Safety Report—FDA Form 3500A

Cover Letter: Initial IND Safety Report—Narrative

Cover Letter: IND Safety Report for Follow-Up, FDA Form 3500A

Cover Letter: IND Safety Report for Follow-Up, Narrative

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

eCTD Format

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

Electronic Examples

Table 1. Reporting Matrix

What is MedDRA?

Chapter 38

Investigator’s Submission

Regulations


Table of Investigators

Managing the Timeline

FDA Form 1572 Updates


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How Biologics Submissions Differ

Curriculum Vitae’s (CV)

Cover Letter

Other Items to Send with Submission

Length

Pagination

Assembling the Submission

FDA Form

FDA Form

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

eCTD Format

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

FDA Perspectives

Other Perspective

Electronic Examples

Table 1. Sample Table of Investigator

Chapter 39

Fast Track Designation

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Why would a Sponsor Apply for Fast Track?

Criteria that must be Met for Application

What is a Serious Condition?

What is Life-Threatening?

What is Severely Debilitating?

What is an Unmet Medical Need?

What to do when a Therapy Currently Exists?

Managing the Timeline

Timing During Development

Sections of Application

1.0—Summary of the Request

2.0—Indication or Disease Overview

3.0—Disease is a Serious Life-Threatening Condition

4.0—Disease is an Unmet Medical Need

5.0—How Drug X Has Potential to Fill Unmet Medical Need

6.0—Conclusion

7.0—Bibliography/Supportive Literature

8.0—Appendices

Outcomes

Designation Letter

Nondesignation Letter

Nondesignation Appeal and Resubmission

Revocation of Fast Track Designation

Continuous Marketing Application Pilot Programs Defined

Length

Pagination

Submission Header

Cover Letter

Cover Letter: Resubmission (if necessary)


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FDA Form

FDA Form

Assembling the Submission

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Other Items to Send with Request

eCTD Format

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

FDA Perspectives

Electronic Examples

Fast Track Applications to Date

Number of Fast Track Applications Received

Fast Track Products Approved Since

References

Chapter 40

Clinical Study Reports

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Format

Managing the Timeline

Length

Pagination

Cover Letter

FDA Form

FDA Form

Quality Assurance

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Other Items to Send with the CSR

CTD Format

Commitments

Tips

Other Perspectives

FDA Perspectives

Electronic Examples

Chapter 41

Pediatric & Geriatric Waiver/Deferral

Regulations

Pediatric Guidance Documents

Geriatric Guidance Documents

Pediatric Age Groups Defined

Geriatric Age Groups Defined

What is a Waiver?

What is a Deferral?

What is Meaningful Therapeutic Benefit?

Full Waiver

Partial Waiver


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Why will a Waiver be Granted?

Deferral

How will Waiver/Deferral Request and Response be Acknowledged by FDA?

Can a Waiver/Deferral Agreement be Revoked?

Sections of Pediatric Waiver and Partial Waiver Application

1.0—Introduction

2.0—Age Group(s) Included in Waiver Request

3.0—Statutory Information

4.0—Bibliography/Supportive Literature

How Does the Partial Waiver Differ from the Full Waiver?

Sections of a Pediatric Deferral Application

1.0—Introduction

2.0—Indication

3.0—Age Group(s) Included in Waiver Request

4.0—Reasons for Not Including All Pediatric Patients

5.0 —Reasons for Deferring Pediatric Studies

6.0—Pediatric Plans Submitted to the Agency

7.0—Bibliography/Supportive Literature

8.0—Appendices

Geriatric Patients in Safety Database

Geriatric Waiver

Sections of Geriatric Waiver and/or Deferral

FDA Response—Waiver

FDA Response—Deferral

Timing of Waiver Request

Alternative: Submit with the NDA

Consequences of Not Applying for a Waiver During the IND or NDA Phase

Consequences of Not Responding to a Request for Pediatric Trials or Additional Information

Length

Pagination

Submission Header

Cover Letter: Pediatric Full Waiver (if a Stand Alone Submission)

Cover Letter: Pediatric Partial Waiver (if a Stand Alone Submission)

Cover Letter: Pediatric Deferral (if a Stand Alone Submission)

Cover Letter: Geriatric Waiver (if a Stand Alone Submission)

FDA Form

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Other Items to Send with Waiver

eCTD Format

Commitments

Waiting Period

Other Perspectives

Electronic Examples

Chapter 42

Responding to Clinical Holds

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Complete Clinical Hold


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Partial Clinical Hold

Discussion of Deficiency

How does a Clinical Hold Affect a Trial?

How is a Sponsor Notified of a Clinical Hold?

Reasons for a Clinical Hold

Phase

Phase 2 or

Sponsor Response to a Clinical Hold

Agency Timeline for Response

Agency Actual Response Time

If Clinical Hold Issues are not Resolved, what are the Next Steps?

When a Clinical Hold is Lifted

How is a Sponsor Notified when a Clinical Hold is Lifted?

If Clinical Hold is Never Lifted?

Managing the Timeline

Length

Pagination

Cover Letter/Format for Clinical Hold Response

Sending in an Amendment to the Clinical Hold Response

FDA Form

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Other Items to Send with a Clinical Hold Response

eCTD Format

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

Electronic Examples

References

Table 1. Overview of Responses to Clinical Holds

Table 2. 2006 Responses to Clinical Holds (CBER/CDER)

Chapter 43

Special Protocol Assessment - Clinical Protocols

Regulations

Guidance Documents

What is a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA)?

How does the SPA Process Work?

SPA Overview

Advisory Committee Review

SPA Request Outcome

Review

Denial

Managing the Timeline

Agency Timeline for Review and Response

Protocol Amendments During the Review Period

Protocol Amendments After the Review Period

Length

Pagination

Format

Background Summary


Cover Letter: Special Protocol Assessment Request

FDA Form

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Other Items to Send with Protocol

eCTD Format

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

Electronic Examples

References

Table 1. Special Protocol Assessments, Number Received Per Year

Table 2. Special Protocol Assessments (CBER/CDER)

Chapter 44

Statistical Analysis Plan

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Managing the Timeline

Length

Pagination

Format

Cover Letter: SAP

FDA Form

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

eCTD

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

Electronic Examples

Chapter 45

Clinicaltrials.gov and FDA Form 3674

Regulations

Guidance Documents

What Trials and Information must be Posted in the Databank?

Foreign Trial Site Information

Managing the Timeline/When to Submit Information

What Information do you Post on Clinicaltrials.gov?

How do you Post on Clinicaltrials.gov?

How do you Manage Protocol Amendments?

How Often should the Information be Updated?

How Long will Information Remain on ClinicalTrials.gov?

Treatment INDs and Expanded Access Programs

Format

Is the Sponsor’s IND Number Disclosed on the Site?

FDA Form

What Submissions don’t have to have a FDA Form 3674?


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Do you have to Comply?

Noncompliance Enforcement & Fines

Paper Publishing

eCTD Format

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

Other Perspectives

Electronic Examples

References

Chapter 46

Changes in the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Section

Regulations

Guidance Documents

MAPPs

What can Change Between the Initial IND and Phase 3?

When to Submit?

What are Requirements?

Phase 2/3 Introduction

Phase 2—Drug Substance

7.A—Drug Substance

Phase 2—Drug Product

7.B—Drug Product

Phase 3—Drug Substance

7.A—Drug Substance

Phase 3—Drug Product

7.B—Drug Product

Tracking of Lots from all Studies

Length

Pagination

Format

Tips

Chapter 47

Comparability Protocols - Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Information

Regulations

Guidance Documents

What is a Comparability Protocol?

Why Use a Comparability Protocol?

What is the Agency Looking for?

What Must the Sponsor Prove?

Evaluation of a Manufacturing Change and Adverse Effects

When Nonclinical and Clinical Lots are Different

Conducting Additional Nonclinical or Clinical Trials to Verify Comparability

What Kind of Nonclinical or Clinical Trials Might be Needed to Establish Safety and Efficacy of the

Changed Product?

Nonclinical

Clinical

How Many Changes are Allowed?

Comparability Protocol Proposal Outcome

Why is a Comparability Protocol Important?

How a Biologics Submission would Differ


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Managing the Timeline

What if Study Results do not Meet the Criteria Specified in the Approved Comparability Protocol?

How is an Approved Comparability Protocol Modified?

What Information is Typically Included in the Comparability Protocol?

Format - Proposed Protocol

Format: Protocol with Study Results

Length

Pagination

Cover Letter: Initial Protocol

Cover Letter: Protocol Results

FDA Form

Other Items to Send with Protocol

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

eCTD Format

Waiting Period

Tips

Other Perspectives

Electronic Examples

Table 1. Glossary

Chapter 48

Special Protocol Assessment— Stability

Regulations

Guidance Documents

What is a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA)?

How Does the SPA Process Work?

SPA Overview

Managing the Timeline

Agency Timeline for Review and Response

SPA Request Outcome

Review

Denial

Protocol Amendments During the Review Period

Protocol Amendments After the Review Period

Length

Pagination

Format

Background Summary

Cover Letter: Special Protocol Assessment Request

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Other Items to Send with Protocol

Tabs & Slip Sheets

eCTD Format

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

Electronic Examples

References

Chapter 49

Nonclinical Study Reports & Amendments

Regulations

Guidance Documents

When does the 120 Day Clock Start?

Managing the Timeline

Length

Pagination

Format

Cover Letter: Study Submission

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Other Items to Send with the Study Report

eCTD Format

Commitments

Tips

Electronic Examples

Chapter 50

Nonclinical Study Waivers

Regulations

How is a Waiver Granted?

Managing the Timeline

Submission Format

How would a Biologics Submission Differ?

Length

Pagination

Cover Letter: Nonclinical Waiver (if a Stand Alone Submission)

FDA Form

Assembling the Submission (if a Stand Alone Submission)

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Other Items to Send with Waiver

eCTD Format

Waiting Period

Electronic Examples

Chapter 51

Special Protocol Assessment— Carcinogenicity

Regulations

Guidance Documents

What is a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA)?

How does the SPA Process Work?

How is the Carcinogenicity SPA Process Different?

SPA Overview

Carcinogenicity Assessment Committee (CAC)

Managing the Timeline

Agency Timeline for Review and Response

SPA Request Outcome

Review


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Denial

How Big is a SPA Request?

Pagination

Format

Background Summary

Cover Letter: Special Protocol Assessment Request - Notification

Cover Letter: Request for Special Protocol Assessment

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Other Items to Send with SPA Request

eCTD Format

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

Electronic Examples

References

Chapter 52

IND Annual Report

Regulations

Guidance

Due Date

IND Effective Date

Reporting Period

Data Cut-off Date

Clean vs. Dirty Data

Coordinating the AR Team

Managing the Timeline

Sections of the Annual Report

1.0 - Individual Study Information

2.0 - Clinical Summary

2.A - Adverse Events

2.B - IND Safety Reports

2.C - Deaths

2.D - Drop Outs Due to Adverse Events

2.E - Action of the Drug or Biologic

3.0 - Nonclinical Study Update

4.0 - Chemistry Manufacturing and Control Changes

4.A - Summary

4.B - Stability

5.0 - General Investigational Plan

6.0 - Investigator’s Brochure

7.0 - Phase I Protocol Modifications

8.0 - Foreign Marketing Developments

9.0 - Outstanding Business

How are Biologics Annual Reports Different?

Section 2.F: Confirmation that Clinical Oversight and Monitoring are being Conducted in Accordance with

the March 6, 2000 Gene Therapy Response Letter

Section 4.C: Changes in Manufacturing Procedures

Section 4.D: QA and QC Audit Summary


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Managing Multiple IND Annual Reports

Do you Combine Multiple Sections on the Same Page?

Length

Pagination

Cover Letter

FDA Form

FDA Form

Other Items to Send with Annual Report

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

eCTD Format

Commitments

FDA Perspective

Tips

Electronic Examples

Chapter 53

Orphan Drug Annual Report

Regulations

Guidance

Orphan Drug Annual Reporting Regulations

Due Date

Coordinating the IND and Orphan Annual Reports

How does the Orphan Drug Annual Report Differ from the IND Annual Report?

Managing the Timeline

Length

Pagination

Cover Letter: Annual Report Using IND Annual Report

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Electronic Publishing

Commitments

Tips

Electronic Examples

Chapter 54

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Regulations54:433

Managing the Timeline54:434

Length54:434

Pagination54:434

Format54:434

Cover Letter54:434

FDA Form 157154:435

Assembling the Submissions54:435

Paper Publishing54:435

Tabs & Slip Sheets54:435

eCTD Format 54:435

Electronic Examples54:435

Chapter 55

Orphan Drug Designation

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Forms

Office of Orphan Products Development

Why Apply for Designation?

Qualifications for Orphan Drug Designation

When Request Designation

Sections of Applications


1.0—Statement of Orphan-Drug Designation Request

2.0—Information on Sponsor’s Contact Person or Resident Agent

3.0—Description of Rare Disease or Condition

4.0—Description of the Drug and Rationale for Use

5.0—Clinical Superiority Explanation, if Applicable

6.0—Medical Plausible Subset

7.0—Summary of Drug’s Regulatory Status and Marketing History

8.0—Prevalence of Drug’s Target Population or Cost Recovery, if Applicable

9.0—Statement of Real Party of Interest

10—Other, if Applicable

Copies of Literature Citations

Population Prevalence

Scientific Rationale

Cross Reference to IND Information

Pediatric Subset Request

Application Challenges

Managing the Timeline

Orphan Grants

How Much Grant Money is Available?

How are Awards made?

Who may Apply?

How are Applications Reviewed?

List of Orphan Designations and Approvals

How to Track and File Maintenance Information

Length

Pagination

Format

Cover Letter

FDA Form

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Paper Publishing

Electronic Submissions

Where to Send

Commitments

Waiting Period

Outcome

Maintenance/Amendments to the Application

Revocation of Orphan Designation

Other Perspectives

Tips

Electronic Examples

References

Chapter 56

Developing the Package Insert

Regulations

Guidance Documents

What is a Label?

What is Labeling?

What is a Package Insert?

Sections of the Package Insert

Item

Regulation

Annotation

Why does the PI Need to be Annotated?

Highlights Section

When is the Highlight’s Section Required?

Full Prescribing Information: Contents

Boxed Warning

Agency Format Requirements

How to Assemble the First Draft of the Package Insert

Managing the Timeline

Length

Pagination

Submission to Agency

Electronic Examples

Chapter 57

Target Product Profile

Regulations

Guidance Documents

Additional Reasons to Use the TPP

Why Submit a TPP?

Can the TPP be Submitted without a Meeting Package?

TPP Advantages

TPP Use with a Meeting Package

Target Product Profile Format

Target

Annotations

Comments

Sections it Covers

How to Use the Tool?

How to Assemble the Initial TPP?

Managing the Timeline

Length

Pagination

Cover Letter: TPP Submission without a Meeting Request

FDA Form

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing


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eCTD Format

Tips

Electronic Examples

Chapter 58

USAN and INN Name Development

Laws and Regulations

Why is a USAN Name Important?

How do you Create a USAN Name?

What Research on the Chosen Name should be Done Before Submission?

Where do you Find the Application?

What are the Costs Associated with a USAN?

What Information will you Need for the Application?

What Happens After the Application is Submitted?

What Information will be Received Back from USAN after the Initial Application is Filed?

Does USAN Accept all Proposed Names?

USAN Facilitation of an INN Expert Group Review

When is the Nonproprietary Name Official?

Does the USAN Confirmation Letter Need to be Sent to the Agency?

Timeline

USP

INN Overview

Length

Waiting Period

Tips

Electronic Examples

References

Table 1. Decoding the “Name” Usage

Chapter 59

Trade or Proprietary Name Development

Regulations

Guidance

How Many Names can a Drug have?

How does a Company Develop a Trade Name?

What Research should a Sponsor Conduct Before Submitting a Trade Name to the Agency for Review?

What does FDA Look for in the Review of a Trade Name?

The Trade Name Assessment Process

A Proposed Trade Name may be Rejected Under any of the following Scenarios

When Submit a Trade Name Evaluation?

Same Drug, Different Indication, Different Trade Name?

Why do Companies Develop a Trade Name and Use it During the Development Process?

When can a Sponsor Start Using the Trade Name on Documents?

Documenting the Use of a Trivial or Trade Name Throughout the Drug’s Development

Review Timeline

Alternative Trade Name Submission Method

Appeal

Pilot Program

Length

Pagination

Cover Letter

FDA Form

FDA Form


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Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Other Items to Send with Submission

eCTD Format

Tips

Other Perspectives

Electronic Examples

References

Table 1. Decoding the “Name” Usage

Chapter 60

Change in Company Name, Address, Contact Person, Medical Monitor or Ownership

Regulations

Managing the Timeline

Who Needs to be Notified?

What Needs to be Changed or Updated?

Company Bought

Change in Agency Contact Person

Change in Medical Monitor

Length

Pagination

Letter: Name Change

Letter: Change in Ownership (from Company Being Acquired)

Letter: Change in Ownership (by Acquiring Company)

Letter: Change in Address

Letter: Change in Contact Person

Letter: Change in Medical Monitor

FDA Form

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Other Items to Send with Submission

eCTD Format

Electronic Examples

Chapter 61

Inactivating, Withdrawing, Terminating, Discontinuing or Reinstating an IND

Regulations

Inactivating an IND

Withdrawal of an IND

Termination of an IND

How does Notification of Termination Happen?

Reinstatement Request

How do you Reinstate an IND?

Clinical Investigations Under an IND on Inactive Status may only Resume

Length

Pagination

Format

Cover Letter: Inactivate

Cover Letter: Withdrawal

Cover Letter: Reinstatement


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FDA Form

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

If it is a Reinstatement Submission

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Paper Publishing

eCTD Format

Waiting Period

Tips

Electronic Examples

Chapter 62

Drug and Biologics Master Files

Regulations

Guidance Documents

What is a Drug Master File?

Who would Apply for a DMF?

Types of Drug Master Files

What happened to Type I DMFs?

Type I: Manufacturing Site, Facilities, Operating Procedures, and Personnel

Type II: Drug Substance, Drug Substance Intermediate, and Material Used in their Preparation, or Drug Product

Drug Substance Intermediates, Drug Substances and Material Used in their Preparation

Drug Product

Type III: Packaging Material

Type IV: Excipient, Colorant, Flavor, Essence, or Material Used in their Preparation

Type V: FDA Accepted Reference Information

Environmental Assessment

Stability

How to Submit Information not in a Specific DMF Type?

Agency Receipt of DMF

DMF Acknowledgement Letter

Agency Review of DMFs

How does a DMF Review Differ from an IND Review?

For IND Applications, typically

While for DMFs

Who Must File a DMF?

DMF Holder Obligations

Updating the DMF

Who to Notify of Updates?

DMF Amendments

Annual Update

Transfer of Ownership

Do you Refer to your IND or DMF?

Public Disclosure of DMF Information

Where to Send a DMF?

CDER

CBER

Major Reorganization of a Drug Master File

Length

Pagination

IND or CTD Format

Format

Why do you Need an LOA?


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Who Else Needs a Copy of the LOA?

List of People Authorized to Reference DMF

DMF Closure

Inactivation of DMF

Reactivating a DMF

Cover Letter: DMF Submission

Cover Letter: DMF Amendments

Cover Letter: Letter of Authorization

FDA Form

Assembling the Submissions

Paper Publishing

Binder Specifications

eCTD Format

Tabs & Slip Sheets

Commitments

Waiting Period

Tips

Electronic Examples

References

Table 1. DMF Glossary

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Abstract

IND Submissions: A Primer provides a “hands-on” approach that teaches regulatory professionals - novice and veteran alike - to work with the regulations, guidance documents, content templates, contributing authors, and style guides necessary to write an IND. The book’s writing tips show regulatory professionals how to produce a range of U.S. drug and biologics submissions that comply with the requirements and are also clear to read. Included with the book is a CD filled with electronic examples.

IND Submissions: A Primer is the only comprehensive IND manual of its kind. This 600-page, spiral-bound, hardcover book is easy to use, providing step-by-step instructions on how to plan, write, and submit regulatory documents. Each chapter (62 in total) is divided by easy-to-read tabs. It is the ideal resource for new professionals entering the field, a useful training guide, and a valuable reference for the experienced professional.

Specific topics include:
  • Regulations and guidance document references
  • Overview and background of why the submission is required
  • Structure of the submission itself
  • Details on who should contribute to the submission
  • Where to pull, re-use, or start as a basis for information needed in a submission
  • Tips and lessons learned from the author's experience
  • Different perspectives on how a submission can be approached
  • Applicable FDA Form 1571 information for each submission
  • Paper publishing tips
  • Electronic CTD publishing sections for each submission, where applicable
  • Real life examples taken from the press and approved NDAs when available
  • Electronic examples and content templates to utilize so that an RA professional can begin immediately working on a submission
The book’s author, Meredith Brown-Tuttle, RAC, is a regulatory consultant whose background incorporates all aspects of drug, device, and biologics development including clinical research, data management, medical writing, and regulatory affairs. She served for six years on the Board of Editors for the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society’s journal, “Focus,” and has published numerous articles, edited books and book chapters, and presented at professional meetings on a variety of clinical research and regulatory topics. Ms. Brown-Tuttle also teaches about regulatory submissions, intelligence, strategy, and agency interactions for the Regulatory Affairs Certificate program at UC Santa Cruz.

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