US FDA Looks To Proactively Update Old Generic Drug Labels Under Pilot
Executive Summary
Concept mentioned during Gottlieb’s 'star' turn at Davos may sound similar to now-withdrawn generic labeling rule, but actually appears based on a proposal from the Friends of Cancer Research to get current clinical guidelines reflected on labels.
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