US FDA Is Hesitant About Using Observational Studies In Real-World Evidence Framework
Executive Summary
Agency plans guidance on whether observational studies can provide real-world evidence to support regulatory decisions about drug effectiveness; however, RWE framework includes critical questions about retrospective studies, and reflects agency concerns about transparency.
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