Pediatric Study Planning With FDA, EMA To Be More Closely Aligned
Executive Summary
Beginning in January, FDA will require initial pediatric study plans be submitted after the end-of-Phase II meeting, rather than well into Phase III, which is expected to improve planning and expand coordination with EMA.
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