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Regulatory Adoption in Drug Development

Regulatory authorities worldwide trust Certara’s solutions for PK/PD modeling, biosimulation, and clinical data validation

Meeting the highest standards for safety, efficacy, and compliance

Over the past two decades, regulatory agencies globally have increasingly embraced Certara’s software portfolio to enhance the drug development process.

Certara’s state-of-the-art modeling and simulation platforms, such as the Simcyp PBPK Simulator and Phoenix PK/PD Platform, have become essential tools for evaluating regulatory submissions. The US FDA and other international agencies use these platforms, often in place of time-consuming human trials, to establish safe and efficacious dosing for special populations, additional indications, and bioequivalent medications. In addition, Pinnacle 21, our clinical data management and automation suite, is trusted by the FDA and Japan’s PMDA to ensure that submissions adhere to formats such as SEND, SDTM, and ADaM.

Certara’s contributions have supported more than 250 drug label claims. Certara’s customers have received 90% or more of all novel drug approvals by the FDA from 2014 through 2024.

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Certara stands at the forefront of regulatory science, offering cutting-edge solutions that streamline drug development and regulatory approval processes. Our proven expertise, innovative platforms, and comprehensive support guarantee optimal outcomes for our clients.

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Drug label claims supported through modeling and simulation.
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Certara’s customers have received 90% or more of all novel drug approvals by the FDA from 2014 through 2024.
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years of trusted use by the FDA: Pinnacle 21 Enterprise
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Regulatory agencies use the Phoenix platform
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regulatory agencies rely on Simcyp PBPK Simulator for modeling and simulation

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Certara is your trusted partner in navigating regulatory adoption. Our innovative solutions and expert guidance simplify the complexities of drug development while improving success rates. Partner with us to bring greater certainty to your regulatory processes.

Trusted by leading global regulatory agencies.
Proven track record of accelerating drug approvals.
Comprehensive support from trial design to regulatory submission.


FAQs

What is regulatory adoption in drug development?

Regulatory adoption refers to the integration of advanced biosimulation and clinical data management tools  into regulatory processes to enhance decision-making and efficiency.

Which Certara platforms are widely used by regulators?

Global agencies frequently use Certara’s Pinnacle 21, Simcyp PBPK, and Phoenix PK/PD platforms for submissions and evaluations.

How does Certara support regulatory submissions?

Our platforms and expertise ensure clinical data compliance, optimize trial designs, dosing regimens, and safety assessments to streamline the submission process.

Which regulatory agencies use Simcyp?

Eleven regulatory agencies around the world have adopted Simcyp:
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA); US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA); Germany’s Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfArM); Health Canada; Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA); France’s Agency for Food, Environmental & Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES); France’s Agence Nationale de Sécurité du Médicament et des Produits de Santé (ANSM); Spain’s Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)l Croatia’s Agency for Medicinal Products and Medical Devices; Romania’s National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (NAMMD)

Which regulatory agencies use the Phoenix PK/PD Platform?

More than 17 regulatory agencies worldwide use Phoenix, including the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) within China’s National Medical Product Administration (NMPA), and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.

Which regulatory agencies use Pinnacle 21?

The US FDA adopted Pinnacle 21 in 2011. Japan’s PMDA followed suit in 2015.