Regulatory Operations Services
Post-Approval Gap Analysis
Comprehensive Gap Analysis to Support Regulatory Compliance Throughout the Product Lifecycle
Getting marketing approval is just the start. Staying compliant with post-approval changes like variations, supplements, and annual reports is essential to keep your product on the market.
At Techsol Life Sciences, we provide tailored Gap Analysis Services for post-approval submissions, helping you stay ahead of regulatory changes. From manufacturing updates and safety data to labeling revisions, we ensure your documentation stays accurate and compliant across global markets.
Scope of Our Post-Approval Gap Analysis Services
Our team evaluates the completeness, regulatory conformance, and technical accuracy of post-approval documentation to ensure readiness for submission across different regulatory pathways:
U.S. FDA - Supplements & Annual Reports
We conduct gap assessments for:
- CBER/CDER Supplements (CBE-0, CBE-30, Prior Approval Supplements)
- Annual Reports for NDAs, BLAs, and ANDAs
Gap Review Focus Areas:
- Verification of change classification per FDA guidance
- Evaluation of CMC updates, manufacturing site changes, and labeling revisions
- Review of stability data, batch release testing, and comparability data
- Assessment of adverse event summaries and PSUR/PBRER alignment
- Documentation completeness for Form FDA 356h, cover letters, and summary tables
EU and Global - Variations & Lifecycle Maintenance
For the European Union and other ICH regions, we assess documentation for:
- Type IA, Type IB, and Type II Variations
- Work sharing Procedures and Grouped Submissions
- Renewals and PSUR submissions
Gap Review Focus Areas:
- Correct classification of variation type per EU Variation Regulation (EC No 1234/2008)
- Conformance with EMA/CMDh procedural templates and timelines
- Labeling updates and product information (SmPC, PIL, labeling mock-ups)
- Justifications for quality changes (e.g., manufacturing process, specifications)
- Assessment of bridging data, prior commitments, and variation history
Annual Safety and Performance Updates
- Gap assessment of Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRERs)
- Review of PSUR/ASR submissions as per region-specific timelines
- Evaluation of benefit-risk narrative, new safety signals, and cumulative data analysis
Our Approach
- Document Review: Assessing templates, technical content, and regional formatting
- Change Impact Assessment: Evaluation of how post-approval changes affect existing product dossiers
- Compliance Check: Against the latest regulatory guidance (e.g., FDA guidance on post marketing changes, EMA’s Variation Guidelines, WHO TRS for lifecycle management)
- Readiness Evaluation: For eCTD publishing and submission acceptance
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