Antibiotic Development: As FDA’s QIDP List Grows Longer, Will Firms GAIN Less?
Executive Summary
So far, FDA has issued 24 Qualified Infectious Disease Product designations for 16 chemical entities, including to several products for the same infection; Cubist official says products also will have to show value.
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