GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
Review of Drug Master Files in Advance of Certain ANDA Submissions Under GDUFA October 2022
Not for implementation. Contains non-binding recommendations.
Docket Number: FDA-2022-D-2061
This guidance is intended for holders of Type II active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) drug master files (DMFs) that will be referenced in an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA), or a prior approval supplement (PAS) to an ANDA. This guidance explains how FDA incorporates a program enhancement agreed upon by the Agency and industry as part of the negotiations relating to reauthorization of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA), as described in “GDUFA Reauthorization Performance Goals and Program Enhancements Fiscal Years 2023-2027” (GDUFA III commitment letter). Specifically, this guidance describes instances when an early assessment, or “DMF prior assessment,” could be requested by a DMF holder and the circumstances under which FDA would commence an early assessment of Type II API DMFs 6 months prior to an ANDA or PAS submission referencing the DMF. It also provides recommendations for such DMF holders when making a request.
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