Real-World Evidence At US FDA: Bavencio, Blincyto Approvals Point Way Toward Broader Use
Executive Summary
Breakthrough-designated oncologics used historical comparator data to determine efficacy threshold for pivotal Phase II studies supporting accelerated approval; Blincyto’s subsequent full approval offers validation with conventional controlled study.
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