Research on New Architecture for Intelligent Pharmaceutical Regulation Based on Risk-Native Design

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Received date: 2026-05-18

  Revised date: 2026-06-11

  Accepted date: 2026-06-26

  Online published: 2026-08-17

Abstract

Objective: To solve the difficulty of effectively implementing risk-based regulation concept under the dilemmas of "post-event response" and "tool lag" faced by traditional intelligent pharmaceutical regulatory architectures to bridge the architectural divide between advanced concepts and outdated technological tools and to explore a new pathway for regulatory modernization.Methods: A "regulatory simulation sandbox" validation framework was constructed a three-tier technical architecture comprising the "data foundation layer risk intelligence layer and regulatory application layer" was designed and key technical issues including AI model governance interpretability and continuous monitoring were systematically addressed.Results: The study proposes the risk-native-design theoretical paradigm and architecturally elucidates the endogenous implementation mechanisms for risk identification assessment early warning and disposition. Based on a hierarchical analysis of single-link risk-native-design practices such as the FDA's KASA knowledge-aided assessment and structured application initiative a clear transition pathway from "link-level" risk embedding to "system-level" risk-driven regulation was formulated.Conclusion: The "risk-native-design" paradigm offers a solution that combines theoretical innovation with engineering feasibility for intelligent pharmaceutical regulation. It provides theoretical support and a clear technical pathway for the modernization transformation of pharmaceutical regulation in China.


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Research on New Architecture for Intelligent Pharmaceutical Regulation Based on Risk-Native Design

[J]. CHINESE JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL GUIDE, 2026 , 28(6) : 647 -647-656 . DOI: 10.1009-0959.2026.060006

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