Guidance for Industry on Immunogenicity Assessment for Therapeutic Protein Products; Availability, 47649-47650 [2014-19267]

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Leslie Kux, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2014–19272 Filed 8–13–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4164–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:42 Aug 13, 2014 Jkt 232001 Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., 340 Kingsland St., Nutley, NJ 07110. Forest Laboratories Inc., Harborside Financial Center, Plaza V, Suite 1900, Jersey City, NJ 07311. Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc., 8510 Colonnade Center Dr., Raleigh, NC 27615. Pfizer Laboratories Inc., 235 East 42nd St., New York, NY 10017. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2013–D–0092] Guidance for Industry on Immunogenicity Assessment for Therapeutic Protein Products; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled ‘‘Immunogenicity Assessment for Therapeutic Protein Products.’’ Therapeutic protein products may elicit immune responses, which may lead to serious or life-threatening adverse events for the patient or loss of efficacy of the product. This guidance is intended to assist manufacturers and clinical investigators in developing a risk-based approach in both the nonclinical and clinical phases of product development that will allow them to evaluate and reduce the likelihood that the immunogenicity of the product will cause harm to patients. This guidance finalizes the draft guidance issued in February 2013. DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on Agency guidances at any time. ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of this guidance to the Division of Drug Information, Center for SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 2201, Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002; or the Office of Communication, Outreach and Development, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. 3128, Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your requests. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the guidance document. Submit electronic comments on the guidance to https://www.regulations.gov. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA– 305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Rosenberg, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. 2238, Silver Spring, MD 20892, 240–402– 9789; or Stephen Ripley, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. 7301, Rockville, MD 20993, 240–402– 7911. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background FDA is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled ‘‘Immunogenicity Assessment for Therapeutic Protein Products.’’ The purpose of this guidance is to assist E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1 47650 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 157 / Thursday, August 14, 2014 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES manufacturers and clinical investigators involved in the development of therapeutic protein products for human use in evaluating and reducing the risk of adverse events caused by immune responses to these products. The guidance: (1) Outlines and recommends adoption of a risk-based approach to evaluating and mitigating potential immune responses to therapeutic protein products that may affect their safety and efficacy, (2) describes various product- and patient-specific factors that affect the immunogenicity of or immune responses to therapeutic protein products and provides recommendations pertaining to each factor that may reduce the likelihood that an immune response will be generated to the product, (3) offers a series of recommendations for risk mitigation in the clinical phase of development of therapeutic protein products, (4) provides supplemental information on the diagnosis and management of particular adverse consequences of immune responses to therapeutic protein products, and (5) discusses briefly the use of animal studies and the conduct of comparative immunogenicity studies. In the Federal Register of February 11, 2013 (78 FR 9702), FDA announced the availability of the draft guidance of the same title dated February 2013. FDA received numerous comments on the draft guidance, and those comments were considered as the guidance was finalized. In addition, editorial changes were made to improve clarity. This guidance is being issued consistent with FDA’s good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The guidance represents the Agency’s current thinking on immunogenicity assessments for therapeutic protein products. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. II. Comments Interested persons may submit either electronic comments regarding this document to https://www.regulations.gov or written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES). It is only necessary to send one set of comments. Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be posted to the docket at https:// www.regulations.gov. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:42 Aug 13, 2014 Jkt 232001 III. Electronic Access Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the document at https:// www.fda.gov/Drugs/ GuidanceCompliance RegulatoryInformation/Guidances/ default.htm; https://www.fda.gov/ BiologicsBloodVaccines/ GuidanceCompliance RegulatoryInformation/Guidances/ default.htm; or https:// www.regulations.gov. Dated: August 8, 2014. Leslie Kux, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2014–19267 Filed 8–13–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4164–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2014–N–1108] Revised Draft Guidance for Industry on Clinical Pharmacology Labeling for Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products—Considerations, Content, and Format; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a revised draft guidance for industry entitled ‘‘Clinical Pharmacology Labeling for Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products—Considerations, Content, and Format.’’ This draft guidance is one of a series of guidance documents intended to assist applicants in complying with FDA regulations on the content and format of labeling for human prescription drug and biological products. The guidance describes the recommended information to include in the Clinical Pharmacology section of labeling that pertains to the safe and effective use of human prescription drug and biological products. This revised draft guidance replaces the 2009 draft guidance for industry entitled ‘‘Clinical Pharmacology Section of Labeling for Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products—Content and Format.’’ DATES: Although you can comment on any guidance at any time (see 21 CFR 10.115(g)(5)), to ensure that the Agency considers your comment on this draft guidance before it begins work on the final version of the guidance, submit either electronic or written comments on the draft guidance by October 14, 2014. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Submit written requests for single copies of the draft guidance to the Division of Drug Information, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 2201, Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002 or Office of Communication, Outreach, and Development, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. 3128, Silver Spring, MD 20993. Send one selfaddressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your requests. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the draft guidance document. Submit electronic comments on the draft guidance to https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lei Zhang, Office of Clinical Pharmacology, Office of Translational Sciences, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 3177, Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002, 301– 796–5008 or Stephen Ripley, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. 7301, Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002, 240–402–7911. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: I. Background In the Federal Register of January 24, 2006 (71 FR 3922), FDA published a final rule entitled ‘‘Requirements on Content and Format of Labeling for Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products’’ to revise the Agency’s previous regulations on labeling (effective June 30, 2006). The final rule, commonly referred to as the Physician Labeling Rule (PLR), is designed to make information in prescription drug labeling easier for health care practitioners to access, read, and use, thereby increasing the extent to which practitioners rely on labeling for prescribing decisions. In the Federal Register of March 3, 2009 (74 FR 9250), FDA announced the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled ‘‘Clinical Pharmacology Section of Labeling for Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products—Content and Format’’ as one of a series of guidance documents intended to assist applicants in complying with FDA regulations on the content and format of labeling for human prescription drug and biological E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 157 (Thursday, August 14, 2014)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2013-D-0092]


Guidance for Industry on Immunogenicity Assessment for 
Therapeutic Protein Products; Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is 
announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled 
``Immunogenicity Assessment for Therapeutic Protein Products.'' 
Therapeutic protein products may elicit immune responses, which may 
lead to serious or life-threatening adverse events for the patient or 
loss of efficacy of the product. This guidance is intended to assist 
manufacturers and clinical investigators in developing a risk-based 
approach in both the nonclinical and clinical phases of product 
development that will allow them to evaluate and reduce the likelihood 
that the immunogenicity of the product will cause harm to patients. 
This guidance finalizes the draft guidance issued in February 2013.

DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on Agency guidances 
at any time.

ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of this guidance 
to the Division of Drug Information, Center for Drug Evaluation and 
Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 
51, Rm. 2201, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002; or the Office of 
Communication, Outreach and Development, Center for Biologics 
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New 
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. 3128, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002. Send 
one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing 
your requests. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic 
access to the guidance document.
    Submit electronic comments on the guidance to https://www.regulations.gov. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets 
Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, 
Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Rosenberg, Center for Drug 
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New 
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. 2238, Silver Spring, MD 20892, 240-402-
9789; or Stephen Ripley, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, 
Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. 
7301, Rockville, MD 20993, 240-402-7911.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    FDA is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry 
entitled ``Immunogenicity Assessment for Therapeutic Protein 
Products.'' The purpose of this guidance is to assist

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manufacturers and clinical investigators involved in the development of 
therapeutic protein products for human use in evaluating and reducing 
the risk of adverse events caused by immune responses to these 
products. The guidance: (1) Outlines and recommends adoption of a risk-
based approach to evaluating and mitigating potential immune responses 
to therapeutic protein products that may affect their safety and 
efficacy, (2) describes various product- and patient-specific factors 
that affect the immunogenicity of or immune responses to therapeutic 
protein products and provides recommendations pertaining to each factor 
that may reduce the likelihood that an immune response will be 
generated to the product, (3) offers a series of recommendations for 
risk mitigation in the clinical phase of development of therapeutic 
protein products, (4) provides supplemental information on the 
diagnosis and management of particular adverse consequences of immune 
responses to therapeutic protein products, and (5) discusses briefly 
the use of animal studies and the conduct of comparative immunogenicity 
studies.
    In the Federal Register of February 11, 2013 (78 FR 9702), FDA 
announced the availability of the draft guidance of the same title 
dated February 2013. FDA received numerous comments on the draft 
guidance, and those comments were considered as the guidance was 
finalized. In addition, editorial changes were made to improve clarity.
    This guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good guidance 
practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The guidance represents the 
Agency's current thinking on immunogenicity assessments for therapeutic 
protein products. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any 
person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative 
approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the 
applicable statutes and regulations.

II. Comments

    Interested persons may submit either electronic comments regarding 
this document to https://www.regulations.gov or written comments to the 
Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES). It is only necessary to 
send one set of comments. Identify comments with the docket number 
found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments 
may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 
p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be posted to the docket at https://www.regulations.gov.

III. Electronic Access

    Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the document at 
https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/default.htm; https://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/default.htm; or 
https://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: August 8, 2014.
Leslie Kux,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-19267 Filed 8-13-14; 8:45 am]
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