Biosimilar Interchangeability Switching Studies May Use Foreign Comparators, US FDA Says
Executive Summary
But scientific bridging required for non-US reference products might be more extensive than in other contexts, agency cautions; easing of the US comparator-only recommendation is one of several changes from the 2017 draft guidance that could make pursuing an interchangeability designation easier.
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