ODAC Report Card: Six Takeaways From Accelerated Approval Reviews Of Checkpoint Inhibitors
Executive Summary
US FDA’s expedited pathway remains alive and well in oncology, but ‘dangling’ indications may be subject to more regular public scrutiny going forward; negative votes for two of six indications reflected the influence of Oncology Center of Excellence director Richard Pazdur.
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