Amgen's Avastin Biosimilar May Revive Orphan Indication Concerns
Executive Summary
Questions about US FDA's handling of orphan indications may arise again during upcoming Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee meeting on ABP215, a proposed Avastin biosimilar.
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