FDA Outlines “Expedited” Review For Breakthrough Therapies; “Hyper-Fast” Reviews, Beyond Oncology
This article was originally published in RPM Report
Executive Summary
Oncology drug sponsors have gotten used to a “faster-than-Priority” timeline for breakthrough products. Now, FDA is outlining a formal process for its reviewers to use for any “Breakthrough” designated therapy with life-saving potential.
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