An In-Depth Review of AAHP’s 2021 Summit
Having listened to the speakers at AAHP’s 2021 Summit: Implementing HPUS Guidelines for FDA Compliance, Part 2, I came away with several thoughts that will be important to manufacturers and marketers in the coming months and years. But first a huge thank you to the presenters and the behind-the-scenes organizers of the event. As an…
Success: Implementing HPUS Guidelines for FDA Compliance, Part 2
Co-hosted by AAHP and HPCUS on June 15, the Summit: Implementing HPUS Guidelines for FDA Compliance, Part 2 was an overwhelming success from multiple perspectives. This was the second installment of a compliance program being developed by the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Convention of the United States (HPCUS) and presented by AAHP. This program aims to develop…
Sourcing Homeopathic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: Controls, Arrangements
By Mark Land, AAHP President In light of recent warning letters to homeopathic manufacturers, I have received several questions regarding procurement of homeopathic active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). Usually the conversations begin something like this: since I can’t test for the active ingredient how do I comply with FDA’s expectations for control of components? Code of…
Anatomy of a Compliant Drug Facts Panel
In my May 2020 article entitled The Anatomy of a Compliant Homeopathic Label, I covered The importance of considering the intended use statements that will be placed on the label
FDA’s Compendial Operations and Standards Branch (COSB)
FDA’s Compendial Operations and Standards Branch (COSB) a branch within FDA’s Office of Pharmaceutical Quality (OPQ) is responsible for the management of agency staff selection and the maintenance of participation in standards development activities…
Your Reputation Precedes You
By Mark Land, AAHP President | Brian Westerlind, Editor of the Network News, writes in his article on warning letters – “Each day AAHP works to promote excellence in the practice of homeopathic manufacturing. While achieving true excellence is a lofty goal, it begins with a few simple principles you can start to implement today.”
4 Simple Ways to Keep Your Homeopathic Manufacturing Process Safe and Effective
Each day AAHP works to promote excellence in the practice of homeopathic manufacturing. While achieving true excellence is a lofty goal, it begins with a few simple principles you can start to implement today.
We’ve reviewed recent Warning Letters from the U.S. FDA—which highlight some of the most common missteps and shortcomings—and have put together these four basic ground rules that can help any homeopathic manufacturer or marketer strive toward excellence.
The Anatomy of a Compliant Homeopathic Label
By Eric L. Foxman, R.Ph., AAHP Secretary | Before examining the details of a compliant homeopathic drug product label, it is important to consider labeling in relation to the FDA Draft Enforcement Guidance.
Is the Homeopathic Industry Underinvesting in Quality Systems?
By Mark Land, AAHP President | I’ve been pondering this question for some time, ever since preparing for my presentation on FDA enforcement trends during AAHP’s Quality and Safety Summit last June in Baltimore.
Homeopathy Mentioned Twice in FDA 2021 Budget Is Telling of Issues to Come
By Mark Land, AAHP President | In February, the White House released the President’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget. Correspondingly, each agency publishes a detailed budget justification…