House passes pediatric bill
Executive Summary
House passes legislation codifying FDA's "pediatric rule" Nov. 19 by unanimous consent. Senate passed same language (S 160/HR 2957) in July following federal court ruling that FDA lacked statutory authority to require drug studies in children (1"The Pink Sheet" July 28, 2003, p. 4). President Bush is expected to sign the bill into law...
House passes legislation codifying FDA's "pediatric rule" Nov. 19 by unanimous consent. Senate passed same language (S 160/HR 2957) in July following federal court ruling that FDA lacked statutory authority to require drug studies in children (1 (Also see "FDA Pediatric Study Bill Clears Senate, Will Sunset With Exclusivity Grants" - Pink Sheet, 28 Jul, 2003.), p. 4). President Bush is expected to sign the bill into law.... |