Gulfstream Daily Brief

Regulatory intelligence and policy · Issue 026

FDA corrects Orange Book and ANDA records, EMA updates procedural guidance

Today’s updates include consequential FDA record corrections, a new device classification, and revised EMA materials for the centralised procedure.

By Scott Morvay, Founder October 7, 2026 Official sources linked

FDA

FDA corrects Oxandrin withdrawal notice

FDA clarified that ANDAs referencing Oxandrin 2.5 mg and 10 mg tablets were also withdrawn for reasons of safety or effectiveness and will be removed from the Orange Book.

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FDA

FDA restores dimethyl fumarate ANDA to corrected withdrawal record

FDA removed ANDA 210285 from a notice withdrawing 15 ANDAs because its holder had timely requested that approval not be withdrawn. The approval remains in effect.

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FDA

FDA classifies focused ultrasound ablation systems

FDA classified focused ultrasound systems for nonthermal, mechanical tissue ablation as class II devices subject to special controls.

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FDA

FDA clears the way for pralidoxime autoinjector ANDAs

FDA determined that pralidoxime chloride autoinjector solution was not withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons, allowing ANDA approvals if other requirements are met.

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EMA

EMA adopts concept paper on pharmacogenomic practice

EMA adopted its concept paper for revising the guideline on good pharmacogenomic practice, reference EMA/282050/2025.

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EMA

EMA revises postauthorisation procedural advice

EMA published revision 119 of its postauthorisation procedural advice for users of the centralised procedure.

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EMA

EMA updates preauthorisation procedural advice

EMA published updated preauthorisation procedural advice for users of the centralised procedure, reference EMA/24037/2019.

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Why this matters

Regulatory teams should verify current FDA approval and Orange Book records rather than relying on earlier notices. In Europe, the revised procedural documents warrant review against current centralised procedure practices, while the adopted pharmacogenomics concept paper signals planned guideline revision.

Scott Morvay

Founder, Gulfstream Intelligence

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