US FDA Clarifies ‘Intended Use’ Policy For Approved Products
Executive Summary
‘Totality of evidence’ establishes that a manufacturer intends a drug to be used for unapproved conditions, agency says; PhRMA says final rule disregards multiple courts’ protection of free speech.
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