FDA Generic Drugs Forum - Bioequivalence Approaches

@Nitrosamines_Analyzer @trust_level_2 @trust_level_3 @trust_level_4

Happy Monday Everyone!
On April 9–10, the FDA hosted its Generic Drugs Forum, a cornerstone event that goes far beyond regulatory updates — it reflects the agency’s current thinking, concerns, and future direction for generics. Unsurprisingly, Nitrosamine Impurities featured prominently on the agenda.

But here’s the part we really need to unpack as a community.

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Our founding member, @Yosukemino, has generously shared first-hand insights, the full agenda, and workshop recording here:
:link: https://nitrosamines.usp.org/t/generic-drugs-forum-gdf-2025/12789?u=naiffer_host

One presentation, in particular, deserves our undivided attention: Dr. Kaur from FDA’s Division of Bioequivalence walked through real case studies from drug applications — showing how sponsors tried to mitigate nitrosamines, and what FDA actually recommended in response.

:brain: Why is this important?
Because these are not theoretical exercises — they reflect the actual regulatory mindset shaping the future of nitrosamines strategies.

So here’s where I turn to you, our community:

  • Were these recommendations aligned with your expectations based on past interactions with FDA?
  • Did you notice any shift in tone or regulatory stringency?
  • Are we, as an industry, truly aligned with what FDA expects in terms of nitrosamine mitigation and bioequivalence?

Let’s start a conversation. The answers are in the details — and they might just reshape how the community prepare for the next filing.

:speech_balloon: Drop your thoughts below or join the discussion in the link above. Your insight could unlock new perspectives for all of us.

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Thank you for sharing the information, @Naiffer_Host. I wanted to hear the answer to @ASrinivasan 's question. That was the most important thing to us… :worried:

Yosukemino San,
I have been told by some that we will get some responses from FDA. Lets hope that there is some clarification.

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