Updated DMF Guidance Reflects GDUFA II
Draft FDA Guidance Also Requires Electronic Submission
Executive Summary
US FDA’s first revision of its foundational Drug Master Files guidance in 30 years contains few surprises but incorporates statutory and regulatory actions. Among the changes: a new section requiring electronic submission of DMFs and a section reflecting GDUFA II completeness assessments in Type II DMFs.
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