BsUFA III: Industry Eyes Streamlined Review Of New Indications, Phased Review Process
Executive Summary
Janssen and Amgen suggest user fee agreement changes aimed at speeding review process for some biosimilar applications and supplements in comments to US FDA on biologic product competition and innovation, while Merck presses agency to clarify its current view on cross-product labeling.
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