US Biosimilar Sponsors Seek Off-The-Record Discussions
Biosimilar Sponsors Want Off-The-Record Labeling Discussions With FDA
Executive Summary
Hoping to avoid litigation discovery, sponsors ask FDA for avenue to explain patent issues during labeling discussions without written record; negotiations for BsUFA III may be opportunity to create such a process.
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