Xolair Pediatric Efficacy Discussion Slides Into Value Of Treatment
Executive Summary
FDA's attempt to describe its internal assessment of "relatively modest" efficacy from the pediatric use of Novartis/Genentech's Xolair (omalizumab) during the Nov. 18 joint meeting of the Pulmonary & Allergy and Pediatric Drugs Advisory Committee opened up parts of the meeting to questions generally beyond the purview of regulatory decisions
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