US FDA To Sponsors: No Dice On Appealing Advice Through Dispute Resolution
Executive Summary
Appeals pathway remains unavailable for challenging regulatory advice on drug and biologic product development programs despite objections from industry; sponsors may approach a higher management level to further discuss such advice in meetings established under the user fee programs, final guidance states.
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