US FDA’s Streamlined Drug Approval Packages Shine Less Light On Sponsor Interactions
Executive Summary
CDER is no longer proactively posting mid- and late-cycle meeting minutes and certain correspondence with sponsors for new drug and biologic approvals; drugs center says it is focused on ensuring the most scientifically meaningful information is prioritized and posted in a timely manner, but some observers say the change raises transparency concerns.
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