JAK-Inhibitor Review Delays Spur Talk Of US FDA Panel Meeting On Class Safety
Executive Summary
After Pfizer saw increased risks in a surveillance study of Xeljanz, three other products have also seen their user fee dates pushed back; if FDA were to convene an expert panel, it could lead to more consistent labeling across the class, as requested in a recent citizen petition.
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