Can A Safety Study Support A Superiority Claim? Barely, FDA Advisors Say
Executive Summary
FDA advisory committee narrowly endorses CV mortality benefit claim for Boehringer/Lilly's diabetes drug Jardiance, but some panelists question wisdom of relying on study originally designed for cardiovascular safety to support a post-marketing superiority claim.
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