US FDA’s Pre-ANDA Advice On Correspondence, Meetings And Product-Specific Guidance
Executive Summary
OGD's Lionberger offers advice on when to request a pre-ANDA meeting instead of controlled correspondence – and on the pros and cons of waiting for the agency to update product-specific guidance with the latest approaches.
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