Gene Therapies: US FDA Clarity Needed On ‘Sameness’ Determinations For Products From Same Vector Class
Executive Summary
Agency also should better define, and provide examples of, the types of minor differences and additional features that would affect orphan drug designation and exclusivity determinations, industry sponsors say in comments on January draft guidance.
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