FDA Polled Review Staff On Avandia REMS Changes
Executive Summary
Decision to replace the rosiglitazone REMS’ distribution restrictions with prescriber training reflected a consensus opinion shared by leadership in three CDER offices, despite a poll of reviewers who participated in a June advisory committee meeting and favored eliminating the risk management program.
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