GAO Gives FDA Drug Review Performance Seal Of Approval
Executive Summary
FDA met most user fee performance goals for NDAs and BLAs received in fiscal years 2000 through 2010, the government watchdog agency says in a report prepared for Sens. Burr and Coburn. The legislators proposed legislation April 16 that includes a requirement for the agency to report annually on its adherence to the user fee goals.
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