Drug / Device Combination Products

Learn how to secure regulatory approval of drug/device combination products (module 12)

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27 - 29 Jan 2026

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On location or online

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English

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Online 19,100 DKK ex VAT
On location 20,700 DKK ex VAT
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Summary

This three day course provides you with knowledge of regulatory affairs in relation to drug/device combination products. You learn how to handle the questions that arise in the development process of combination products and the input required to be part of the strategy.

Focus is on EU and US regulations, and we review the new EU legislation in relation to combination products (EU-MDR).

In addition, you get insights into the approval of medical devices for in vitro diagnostic (IVD). Finally, you get an understanding of the development and risk analysis of medical devices in combination products, as well as the interactions between drug and device during the development of combination products.

After the course, you will be able to offer your colleagues regulatory strategic advice in development projects, to collect relevant and sufficient documentation, and to search for relevant regulations in this area.


Other course participants say

"I got great value of the course and it was highly relevant to our company."

Kirsten Asser Larsen, Project Director, Biograil ApS


Keywords

  • EU Regulations for medical devices and combination products
  • Usability, risk analysis, and device development
  • EU and US Classification of delivery systems
  • IVD used in clinical studies
  • Interactions between drug and device


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Course leader & lecturers

  • Pernille Skindhøj
    Course leader
    Senior Director, Regulatory Device
    Ascendis Pharma A/S
  • Ellen Nagato Watanabe
    Course leader
    Director, Drug Product Formulation Development
    Ascendis Pharma A/S
  • Tine Juul Zachariasen
    Lecturer
    Regulatory Affairs Principal Specialist
    Novo Nordisk A/S
  • Bo Kjellman Bruun
    Lecturer
    Regulatory Affairs Principal Specialist
    Novo Nordisk A/S
  • Ulrik Nøsted
    Lecturer
    Consultant
    Nøsted Medical Consulting
  • Martin Gabler
    Lecturer
    Director Global RA Maternal Health & Medical Devices
    Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S
  • Pooja Aboti
    Lecturer
    Clinical Operations Lead
    Novo Nordisk A/S
  • Josephine Jensen
    Lecturer
    Senior Human Factors Engineering Specialist, Device Development
    Ascendis Pharma A/S
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Is this course for you?

Sign up for this course if you already have some experience with drug and product registration and wish to learn about regulations for device and drug/device combination products.

What you will learn

  1. The essential principles of regulations on combination products in the EU and the US. Including new legislation in Europe (MDR).
  2. How to assess the problems that may arise during development of a combination product. 
  3. How to analyse and evaluate whether a combined product is covered by the regulations for medicines or medical devices.
  4. How to provide solid, regulatory input in combination product development projects .
  5. An introduction to digital combination products, both connected devices and applications.

What your company will get


  1. A regulatory employee who understands the basic principles of regulations on combination products in the EU and USA.
  2. A regulatory employee who can analyse and evaluate whether a combined product falls under the regulations for medicines or medical devices.
  3. A regulatory employee who understands the problems that may arise during the development of a combination product.
  4. A regulatory employee who can provide solid, regulatory input in projects where the development of combination products is in focus.

    Course calendar

    Starting 27 Jan 2026
    27 Jan 2026 8:30-17:00
    Day 1
    • EU legislation for medical device
    • General considerations of medical devices
    • In vitro diagnostic regulation (IVD)
    • Drug/device combination products in the EU
    • Medical Device Registration in the US
    28 Jan 2026 8:15-16:30
    Day 2
    • Drug/device combination products in the US
    • Usability Engineering
    • Device Clinical Trials
    29 Jan 2026 8:15-16:00
    Day 3
    • Design and development
    • Product risk management for devices and combination products
    • Navigating and merging risk-based approaches for combination products
    • Development of Combination Products with focus on interactions between drug and device
    Practical information

    Related exams

    2 Mar 2026 10:00-13:00
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    Registration

    Registration deadline
    20 Jan 2026
    Atrium
    Lersø Parkallé 101
    2100 København Ø
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    27 - 29 Jan
    Please note: The programme structure may be subject to minor adjustments

    Course information

    Literature

    Prior to the course, you will get access to mandatory and optional readings via your personal Atrium log-in.

    Please familiarise yourself with the mandatory readings before starting the course. The mandatory readings are part of the examination syllabus.

    Examination

    The online exam is usually held 4-6 weeks after the course.

    Course leaders

    Pernille Skindhøj
    Senior Director, Regulatory Device
    Ascendis Pharma A/S
    Ellen Nagato Watanabe
    Director, Drug Product Formulation Development
    Ascendis Pharma A/S

    Lecturers

    Tine Juul Zachariasen
    Regulatory Affairs Principal Specialist
    Novo Nordisk A/S
    Bo Kjellman Bruun
    Regulatory Affairs Principal Specialist
    Novo Nordisk A/S
    Ulrik Nøsted
    Consultant
    Nøsted Medical Consulting
    Martin Gabler
    Director Global RA Maternal Health & Medical Devices
    Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S
    Pooja Aboti
    Clinical Operations Lead
    Novo Nordisk A/S
    Josephine Jensen
    Senior Human Factors Engineering Specialist, Device Development
    Ascendis Pharma A/S

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