Sponsors Caution Against Premature Expanded Access For Novel HCV Drugs
This article was originally published in Pharmaceutical Approvals Monthly
Executive Summary
Early positive trial results for direct-acting antivirals for Hepatitis C, combined with the seriousness of the disease and unmet clinical need, make Hep C an obvious target for expanded access programs.
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