FDA “Available Therapy” Determination Is A Moving Target, Industry Groups Say
Executive Summary
In comments on the agency’s expedited programs draft guidance, PhRMA and BIO say a decision about the relevant standard of care is needed earlier in the development process; groups call for more flexibility on accelerated approval than is suggested in the guidance and identify several issues involving breakthrough therapies that need more clarity.
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