Accelerated Approvals Could Have Expiration Dates, Annual Reviews To Promote Confirmatory Trials, ICER Suggests
Executive Summary
Institute for Clinical and Economic Review tackles reform of US FDA’s accelerated approval program in white paper responding to payer concerns about managing high-cost drugs supported by limited efficacy data and patient frustrations over possible access restrictions.
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