FDA Approves Momenta/Sandoz' Lovenox Generic Without Need For Clinical Studies
Executive Summary
FDA approval of Momenta and Sandoz' generic version of Sanofi-Aventis' Lovenox (enoxaparin) suggests the agency is willing to find a way around requiring clinical efficacy and safety data for future biosimilar approvals
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