Gulfstream Daily Brief

Regulatory intelligence and policy · Issue 018

FDA opens biosimilar fee talks as US and EU guidance moves forward

Regulators opened several opportunities for stakeholder input, led by FDA’s biosimilar user fee proposals and new draft guidance from FDA and EMA.

By Scott Morvay, Founder September 25, 2026 Official sources linked

FDA

FDA opens public input on BsUFA reauthorization

FDA will hold a hybrid public meeting and accept comments on proposed recommendations for the Biosimilar User Fee Act for fiscal years 2028 through 2032. The current authority expires in September 2027.

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FDA

FDA issues draft guidance for robotically assisted surgical devices

The draft provides recommendations for premarket submissions for robotically assisted surgical devices. It is not final or ready for implementation.

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FDA

FDA schedules advisory committee review of atropine ophthalmic solution

FDA announced a public Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee meeting concerning NDA 219694 for atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution, 0.01%, and established a public comment docket.

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EMA

EMA opens consultation on sickle cell disease clinical requirements

EMA published a draft guideline covering clinical requirements for medicines intended to treat sickle cell disease. Consultation is open.

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EMA

EMA opens consultation on thalassaemia clinical requirements

EMA published a draft guideline covering clinical requirements for medicines intended to treat thalassaemia. Consultation is open.

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EMA

EMA adopts revised CHMP GCP inspection coordination procedure

EMA adopted Revision 1 of its procedure for coordinating good clinical practice inspections requested by the CHMP.

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Why this matters

These updates create immediate opportunities to assess and comment on emerging expectations for biosimilar review funding, robotic surgical device submissions, and clinical development in two hematologic diseases. EMA’s adopted inspection procedure also provides a current reference for how CHMP requested GCP inspections are coordinated.

Scott Morvay

Founder, Gulfstream Intelligence

This brief provides general regulatory news and educational information. It is not legal or regulatory advice.