'Authorized Biosimilars' Can't Use 351(k) Pathway, US FDA Concludes
Executive Summary
FDA's position will impact what types of biosimilar and interchangeability applications can be submitted for insulin and other "deemed" protein products. Agency says in final Q&A guidance on transition provisions that the holder of a standalone BLA cannot reference its own product in an application for a bisoimilar or interchangeable version.
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