ICH Consults On Harmonized Criteria For Bioequivalence Study Waivers
Executive Summary
The International Council for Harmonisation has issued draft guidance specifying the supportive data needed to classify a drug substance under the Biopharmaceutics Classification System and for biowaiver applications.
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