Expanded Access: US FDA Told To Increase Regulatory Clarity, Early Interactions With Sponsors
Executive Summary
Independent assessment finds positive perceptions of expanded access program but calls on agency to do more to correct manufacturer misperceptions about adverse events and clarify when data from expanded access would support labeling extensions.
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