2/22/2013    FDA’s Rick Friedman and Rebecca Rodriguez Confirmed as Closing Plenary Speakers for PDA Human Factor
PDA announced today that Richard Friedman, Associate Director OMPQ, U.S. FDA, and Rebecca Rodriguez, Consumer Safety Officer, U.S. FDA, have been confirmed to deliver the closing plenary talks at the 2013 Human Factors and Human Error Reduction Workshop.

2/1/2013    PDA Announces Establishment of New Chapter in Texas
“PDA has a long history of members in Texas and we are excited to introduce the PDA Texas Chapter. The area has a great mix of established pharma/bio industry, and is becoming a hub of new development, especially in new therapies.

1/7/2013    PDA Establishes the Martin VanTrieste Pharmaceutical Science Award
Bethesda, Md., January 7, 2013 – The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is proud to announce the establishment of the Martin VanTrieste Pharmaceutical Science Award.

12/14/2012    PDA Announces the Results of the 2013 Election
PDA is pleased to announce the results of the 2013 Board of Directors election. The elected candidates will fill their term beginning on January 1, 2013. Thank you to all who voted!

12/10/2012    PDA’s New Technical Report Portal is Now Open!
PDA Technical Reports are highly valued, global technical documents prepared by member-driven Task Forces comprised of content experts, including scientists and engineers working in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities and academia.

10/31/2012    PDA Announces Establishment of New Chapter in India
Bethesda, Md., October 31, 2012 – The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is proud to announce the founding of the PDA India Chapter, which will serve PDA members in India.

9/21/2012    PDA’s Announces New Technical Report (TR) Portal by the End of 2012
“This is the most innovative and significant member benefit ever offered by The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA),” said Richard M. Johnson, PDA President. “We have been working hard on enhancing our member value and we believe that releasing this new Technical Report Portal by the end of 2012 is a breakthrough benefit that you just don’t see anywhere.

9/7/2012    PDA’s 2012 Universe of Pre-filled Syringes & Injection Devices - the Best Mindshare in the Industry
Our industry is entering a challenging phase for the next decade in the area of pre-filled syringes & injection devices. Costs and regulatory demands exert downward pressure on our ability to introduce devices that are safe and effective. Patients and their needs continue to grow while ever more complex molecules continue to challenge our material selection. Regulatory requirements, industry experience and evolving market trends are critical considerations to ensure a complete understanding of the application of pre-filled syringes and injection devices to drug delivery.

7/16/2012    PDA Pres. Signs Landmark Agreement with The St. Petersburg’s State Chemical Pharm. Academy (SPCPA)
Bethesda, Md., July 16, 2012 – St Petersburg, Russia (June 22, 2012) – The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and The Saint-Petersburg State Chemical-Pharmaceutical Academy (SPCPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a GMP and Regulatory Affairs Training Center in the area of pharmaceutical manufacturing in St. Petersburg (the Training Center).

4/23/2012    PDA Announces a Landmark Workshop on QbD
The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is coordinating a critical discussion on the implementation of QbD concepts in vaccine development.