Priority Review Voucher Programs Poised For US Legislative Attention In 2020
Executive Summary
Unless reauthorized by Congress, the rare pediatric disease program will begin to expire in September; renewal could bring bigger changes across the three PRV programs, including an FDA-requested clarification of biologic products eligible for vouchers and reforms suggested by sponsors and other stakeholders in a recent GAO report.
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