Therapeutic Equivalence of Complex Molecules and Formulations
Two-Day Workshop: September 10-11, 2018, Sir Frederick Banting Centre, Ottawa, ON
Presentations
Opening Remarks
Presented by Kendal Weber, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB), Health Canad
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Introduction: Setting the Stage
Presented by Fakhreddin Jamali, University of Alberta
SESSION 1: BIOSIMILAR MOLECULES
From Generics to Biosimilars: Clinical and Scientific Considerations
Presented by Jian Wang, Health Canada
A ‘Global Reference’ Comparator for Biosimilar Development
Presented by Gillian Woollett, Senior Vice President, Avalere Health
The Path Forward in Biosimilar Development
Presented by Martin Schiestl, Chief Science Officer, Sandoz
Biosimilars: Opportunities and Challenges for Health Care Professionals and Patients
Presented by Scott Edwards, Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre
SESSION 2: PEPTIDES
Current Thinking on Synthetic Peptides in Abbreviated New Drug Applications
Presented by Xiaohui (Jeff) Jiang, Deputy Division Director, FDA
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Regulatory Considerations for Complex and Synthetic Peptides – Not Just Another Generic
Presented by Karen Hauda, Sr. Director Regulatory Policy, Novo Nordisk Inc.
Recombinant and Synthetic Peptide Drugs – A Generic Pathway is There
Presented by Klaus Martin, President, Apobiologix
SESSION 3: COMPLEX FORMULATION: CONTROLLED-RELEASE NARROW THERAPEUTIC INDEX DRUGS
Modified Release Products – A Health Canada Perspective
Presented by Susan Lum, Manager, Generic Drugs Quality Division, Therapeutic Products Directorate, Health Canada
Consideration for Interchangeability of Controlled Release Formulations of Narrow Therapeutic Index Medications
Presented by Nas Undre, Sr. Director, Basic Science, Astellas Pharma Europe
Clinical Perspective of Drugs with Narrow Therapeutic Window: The Case of Tacrolimus in Kidney Transplantation
Presented by S. Joseph Kim, Department of Medicine (Nephrology), University of Toronto; Kidney Transplant Program, University Health Network
SESSION 4: ORALLY INHALED DRUG PRODUCTS
Regulatory Approaches to Demonstrate Equivalence of Orally Inhaled Drug Products
Presented by Paul Wielowieyski, Senior Drug Evaluator, Division of Biopharmaceutics Evaluation, Therapeutic Products Directorate, Health Canada
Health Canada’s Regulatory Approaches to Demonstrating Equivalence of Subsequent Entry Orally Inhaled Products – Clinical Perspective
Presented by Violina Thomas, Assessment Officer, Therapeutic Products Directorate, Health Canada
Clinical Development of Generic Versions of Inhaled Long Acting Bronchodilators
Presented by Richard Allan, Senior Director, Clinical Scientist, Mylan Global Respiratory Group, Mylan Pharma UK
Weight of Evidence Approach (in vitro, PK, PD & Human Factor Studies) for Establishing Therapeutic Equivalence of Orally Inhaled Drug Products in Patients
Presented by Ashish Sharma, Executive Director, Clinical PK/PD group, Translational Medicine & Clinical Pharmacology, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
SESSION 5: COMPLEX FORMULATION: LONG ACTING DRUGS WITH MULTIPHASIC PROFILES
Bioequivalence Standards for Multiphasic Modified-Release Drug Products
Presented by Bruce Randall, Director, Bureau of Pharmaceutical Sciences, TPD, Health Canada
Need for Bioequivalence Standards that Reflect the Clinical Importance of the Complex Pharmacokinetics (PK) of Paliperidone Palmitate Long-acting Injectable Suspension
Presented by Stephen Sherman, Director, Risk Management, Janssen Inc.
Long Acting Injectables: Generic Development Complexity and Regulatory Landscape
Presented by Mihir Shanbhag, Director, Co-Development, Apotex Inc.
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Bioequivalence and Interchangeability for Modified-Release Formulations with Multiphasic Concentration Profiles
Presented by Laszlo Endrenyi, Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto
Concluding Remarks
Presented by Patrick Stewart, Director General, Therapeutic Products Directorate, Health Canada
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Note: Presentations are available to CSPS members only; they are not to be copied, distributed, or for general release.