Geriatric Exclusivity? Incentives For Research In Elderly Debated At National Academies Workshop
Executive Summary
FDA principal deputy commissioner Amy Abernethy and former commissioner Robert Califf point to success of orphan drug and pediatric exclusivity incentives in spurring drug development for neglected populations.
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