Amylyx’s ALS Pledge Vs. FDA’s Obscure Withdrawal Authority: Which Holds More Power?
Executive Summary
Office of Neuroscience Director Billy Dunn touted FDA’s ability to withdraw approval for AMX0035 if subsequent data indicate a lack of substantial evidence of effectiveness. However, this provision appears to have been infrequently used and involves a potentially time-consuming hearing.
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