US FDA Gives Sponsors Some Leeway In Studying Drug Effects On Driving
Executive Summary
Final guidance on evaluating drug effects on ability to operate a motor vehicle has been slightly modified in response to suggestions by Eisai, Pfizer and Merck.
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