Abuse-Deterrent Opioids Could Gain Significant First-Mover Advantage Under FDA Guidance
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
FDA recommends head-to-head studies against already marketed products – an unusual development policy for the agency.
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