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How are agents in the NCI Formulary different from other NCI CRADA agents?
Agents will be provided under a separate CRADA in support of Formulary protocols. The IND for the protocol is held by the investigator/institution conducting the study, not CTEP, as such, many IND responsibilities shift to the applicant.
What is the process for a company to provide drug(s) to the NCI Formulary?
Companies should express initial interest by submission of the NCI Formulary agent pledge letter. Upon receipt, NCI will begin negotiations with the company to execute a CRADA to support Formulary protocols with the agent(s), they would like to make available.
Will collaborators enter into agreements with the sites?
The collaborator will execute a CRADA with the NCI for the Formulary agents. The NCI will execute an NCI Formulary Material Transfer Agreement with the investigator/site. The collaborator does not need to execute separate agreements with the sites.
Is the company required to provide funding to the site?
No, the company is not required to provide funding to the site.
If a site requests funding for the protocol at the time of the LOI submission and collaborator agrees, how is it managed?
If collaborator agrees to provide funds to a site, the funds can be managed through the NCI Formulary CRADA to avoid a separate agreement.
Can collaborators communicate directly with investigators?
Yes, direct discussions between the collaborator and investigators will be required.
When should the collaborator expect NCI to arrange initial shipments?
NCI will arrange initial agent shipments with the collaborator once the first proposal (LOI) for the agent is approved and the MTA is executed between investigator/site and the NCI. If the NCI Formulary agent is also subject to an existing CRADA with CTEP, DCTD, NCI, separate supplies of agent to support the NCI Formulary CRADA are required.
Is there a limit to how many or how few agents a collaborator can provide to the NCI Formulary?
No, there is no limit to the number of agents provided by a collaborator.
Will sites outside the US be participating in this initiative?
No, the protocols will only be conducted at U.S. NCI-funded ETCTN and NCTN main member sites.
Who will review and approve proposals submitted by investigators?
The collaborator(s) providing the agent(s) will review the investigator-submitted proposals and render a decision within 60 days of receipt of the proposal form the NCI.
Will the collaborator be made aware of adverse events?
Yes, the collaborator will be informed of all routine adverse events submitted through the sponsor’s clinical data reporting system as arranged with the pharmaceutical collaborator. The sponsor will concurrently forward collaborator all serious adverse events submitted by sponsor to the FDA.
What will collaborators be expected to provide with each lot of agent?
- Lot release Certificate of Analysis
- cGMP certificate of compliance
- Collaborator test results of ongoing stability testing for each product lot
What materials/documentation will collaborator be expected to provide?
- Agent supplies and accompanying required documentation
- Investigator’s Brochure (IB) and all updates
- Formulary Agent Material Safety Data Sheet
- Cross-reference letter to its Investigational New Drug Application (IND) or Master File for each Formulary Agent(s) to FDA with a copy to the Approved Investigator to file in the investigator-sponsored IND for the clinical trial(s).
Will collaborators receive updates on approved studies?
The approved investigator/sponsor is responsible for providing reports to the Collaborator on the ongoing clinical trial.
Will collaborator have an opportunity to review publications by investigator on the provided agent?
Yes, collaborators will be able to review Investigator publications to ensure no confidential information is included.
Will collaborators have a right to data generated under the protocol using the provided agent?
Yes, collaborator will have a right to data generated as specified in the NCI Formulary Material Transfer Agreement.
Who will be responsible for distributing the agent to approved investigators?
NCI Pharmaceutical Management Branch (PMB) will distribute the agent to the investigators.