US FDA Clarifies Populations And Anti-Infective Indications Eligible For Approval Under LPAD
Executive Summary
Final guidance on regulatory pathway for antibacterial and antifungal drugs is not substantially different from 2018 draft version but gives more detail on the process for submitting promotional materials prior to dissemination and seeking termination of LPAD labeling limitations.
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