US Antibiotic Incentives Extended To Drugs That Prevent Or Diagnose Infections
Executive Summary
Law defines QIDP as antibacterials and antifungals intended to 'treat' serious infections, but FDA now interprets provision more broadly to include preventive and diagnostic products, agency says in a new draft guidance clarifying program's requirements and benefits for sponsors
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