Comparative Claims: CFL Guidance Gives Opening; OPDP Research May Close It
Executive Summary
US FDA’s 'consistent with labeling' guidance prompts more sponsors to consider comparative promotional claims, but any minimization of product safety issues still runs the risk of enforcement, legal experts say; Office of Prescription Drug Promotion’s research agenda on consumer understanding of Rx ad claims could result in an attempt to limit comparative claims.
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