As Aducanumab’s US FDA Review Progressed, Support Grew For Accelerated Approval
Executive Summary
Use of expedited pathway for Biogen's Alzheimer's drug was discussed at a center director briefing in late April, where it garnered backing from several senior CDER officials, as well as CBER director Peter Marks and OCE director Richard Pazdur.
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