
PDA Capital Area Chapter Roundtable – FDA Complete Response Letters: A Growing Industry Challenge with Big Impacts
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In recent years, the industry has seen a sharp rise in FDA Complete Response Letters (CRLs) tied to manufacturing and facility related issues—letters that can delay approvals, disrupt supply chains, and impact patient access. This PDA Capital Area Chapter Roundtable will examine the increased frequency and significance of these CRLs, providing a timely overview of the challenges they present and the implications for regulatory strategy and operational readiness.
Attendees will gain insight into PDA’s ongoing efforts to analyze and understand the underlying issues causing the CRL trends and recommended actions being proposed to reduce the trend. The session will feature perspectives from PDA leadership, legal experts, and regulatory affairs professionals, and will conclude with an interactive discussion on next steps for industry action.
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SUNDAY, 07 SEPTEMBER
14:00 – 19:00 | Registration Open
16:00 – 17:30 | PDA Capital Area Chapter Roundtable: FDA Complete Response Letters: A Growing Industry Challenge with Big Impacts In recent years, the industry has seen a sharp rise in FDA Complete Response Letters (CRLs) tied to manufacturing and facility related issues—letters that can delay approvals, disrupt supply chains, and impact patient access. This session will examine the increased frequency and significance of these CRLs, providing a timely overview of the challenges they present and the implications for regulatory strategy and operational readiness. Attendees will gain insight into PDA’s ongoing efforts to analyze and understand the underlying issues causing the CRL trends and recommended actions being proposed to reduce the trend. The session will feature perspectives from PDA leadership, legal experts, and regulatory affairs professionals, and will conclude with an interactive discussion on next steps for industry action. |
16:00 | Welcome and Introductory Remarks 16:05 | CRL Recap 16:20 | CRL Impacts and Current Issues 16:50 | Q&A with Additional Panelist 17:20 | Closing Remarks |
MONDAY, 08 SEPTEMBER
08:30 – 20:00 | PDA Regulatory Conference 2025 (Separate Registration Required)
TUESDAY, 09 SEPTEMBER
07:15 – 18:00 | PDA Regulatory Conference 2025 (Separate Registration Required)
WEDNESDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER
07:15 – 12:30 | PDA Regulatory Conference 2025 (Separate Registration Required)
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THURSDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER
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Venue Details and Accommodations
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The Westin DC Downtown
999 9th Street, NWWashington, DC 20001 USA
+1 800-228-9290
Reservation Instructions
Welcome to the Westin DC Downtown hotel — an energizing gathering place bursting with fresh ideas and the headquarter hotel for the PDA Roundtable. From the National Mall to Chinatown, Capital One Arena to City Center DC, the best of Washington, DC awaits just outside the doors.
- Rate per Night: $339 USD + 15.95% tax (subject to change) + fees
- Cut-Off Date: Friday, 08 August 2025
- Check-In: 16:00 EDT
- Check-Out: 12:00 EDT
- Note: No more than two (2) room reservations may be made under the same guest name. If you are interested in making more than two (2) hotel reservations, please contact the PDA Registration Team to inquire about a sub-block.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received by 23:59 ET three (3) days before arrival to avoid a penalty of one (1) night's room and tax.
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Area Attractions
- National Museum of Women in the Arts (approx. 0.3 mile/0.5 km)
- National Portrait Gallery (approx. 0.3 mile/0.5 km)
- Planet Word (approx. 0.3 mile/0.5 km)
- Ford's Theatre (approx. 0.5 mile/0.8 km)
- National Building Museum (approx. 0.5 mile/0.8 km)
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Member Price
$25Non-Member
$45
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