FDA May Ease Up On CV Safety Requirements For GI Motility Drugs Compared To Diabetes, Obesity
Executive Summary
Developers of 5-HT4 agonists should not be required to conduct dedicated cardiovascular studies, despite the safety concerns raised by two previously approved products in the class, an FDA advisory committee said.
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