Gulfstream Daily Brief

Regulatory intelligence and policy · Issue 022

FDA committee actions and MHRA guidance updates

Today’s brief covers FDA advisory committee activity and regulatory decisions, plus new MHRA guidance on Phase 1 trial assessments and pharmacovigilance.

By Scott Morvay, Founder October 1, 2026 Official sources linked

MHRA

MHRA outlines faster Phase 1 assessment rollout

MHRA published a stepwise implementation programme intended to deliver the first wave 1 regulatory assessment within 14 calendar days for qualifying applications by the end of 2026.

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MHRA

MHRA publishes pharmacovigilance procedures guidance

The new guidance summarizes MHRA’s approach to pharmacovigilance procedures.

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FDA

FDA classifies vascular autograft solution as class II

FDA classified flushing and storage solutions for vascular autografts at room temperature as class II devices subject to special controls.

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FDA

FDA clears a regulatory path for generic osilodrostat

FDA determined that ISTURISA 10 mg tablets were not withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons, allowing ANDA approval if other requirements are met.

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FDA

FDA renews antimicrobial drugs committee

The Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee was renewed for two additional years, with its new charter effective through October 7, 2028.

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FDA

FDA renews dermatologic and ophthalmic drugs committee

The Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee was renewed for two additional years, with its new charter effective through October 7, 2028.

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FDA

FDA seeks advisory committee voting member nominations

FDA requested qualified nominees for current and future scientific, technical, professional, and other voting member vacancies on standing advisory committees and panels.

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Why this matters

Regulatory affairs teams have several concrete developments to track: MHRA is defining its approach to faster qualifying Phase 1 assessments and pharmacovigilance, while FDA has clarified device controls, generic eligibility, and the continued structure and membership of key advisory committees.

Scott Morvay

Founder, Gulfstream Intelligence

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