Derrick Gingery
Senior Writer
Derrick focuses on the US FDA user fee programs, regulations and policy for new and generic drugs, biologics and biosimilars, advisory committee and other agency activities, as well as federal legislation and budget matters on Capitol Hill. He also hosts Pink Sheet's Pharma Regulatory Podcast. An award-winning journalist, Derrick has been a reporter for several community newspapers and a business journal. When not following FDA, Derrick is keeping close tabs on Indiana University basketball.
Latest From Derrick Gingery
As COVID Public Health Emergency Winds Down, US FDA Employs Flexibility For Rx EUA Transitions
Biden administration sets May 11 as end date for public health emergency. CDER has said it will work with sponsors to help them gain approval of COVID therapeutics cleared under emergency use authorizations, but agency will likely not issue a formal transition framework.
FDA’s Cell, Gene Therapy Office Head Wilson Bryan Set To Retire
OTAT Director Bryan, who has worked at the FDA for more than 20 years, will depart by the end of March as the agency’s cell and gene therapy operations are poised for a major overhaul and a large number of new hires.
Harmonizing COVID Vaccine Schedule Good Idea, But US FDA Should Remain Flexible, Advisors Say
Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee also said that more data is needed to determine the groups that potentially could receive more than one periodic vaccine booster.
US FDA Still Not Scheduling In-Person Meetings Despite Sponsor Requests
Some sponsors appear to be growing antsy to meet with agency staff and advisory committees in-person, but CDER continues to schedule only virtual meetings.
‘We Don’t Hold Regulatory Actions For Press’ – Inside FDA’s Communications Difficulties And Misinformation Fights
Internal US FDA emails illustrate the difficulties coordinating regulatory decisions and communications about them as the agency considers growing its allies in the war against misinformation.
Could The Nightly Weather Report Help Rebuild Trust In The US FDA?
FDA officials joked about the possibility of having a regular TV segment to explain its activities, but Commissioner Califf believes the networks would not want it.