Generic Drug Facilities Guidance Details Who Self-Identifies, And Who Pays Fees
Executive Summary
An FDA draft guidance defines which generic drug manufacturers and other entities must self-report under the new user fee law and which must pay facility fees. It also outlines practical steps companies should take now to meet requirements by deadline.
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