2020–2025 Biologics Monographs 1 - Peptides & Oligonucleotides Expert Committee Work Plan

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Focus Areas

  • Monographs and reference standards (RS) for synthetic, recombinant, naturally-derived therapeutic peptides under 40 amino acids in length 
  • Quality control of raw materials used in manufacturing of synthetic peptides
  • Selected general chapters that pertain to peptides and oligonucleotides 
  • Modernization of outdated monographs
  • Identification and development of new monographs and RS

Expert Committee Charge

The Biologics Monographs 1 – Peptides & Oligonucleotides Expert Committee is responsible for the development and revision of USP-NF monographs and their associated USP Reference Standards in peptides and oligonucleotides

Key Issues

  • Work with other Biologics Expert Committees, FDA and stakeholders to improve existing peptide monographs and develop new peptide monographs
  • Conduct workshops relevant to areas of interest to the Expert Committee
  • Transition from recombinant to synthetic drug and regulatory considerations and reference standards needed to support both forms

Associated Expert Bodies

  • Joint Subcommittee (Reference Materials)

Standards Development

  • The latest ballot results can be found here (results can be filtered by particular ECs).  
  • The status of Revisions, Deferrals, Cancellations, Commentary, and Index for each USP–NF and Supplement can be found here. 

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