We Still Can’t Hear You: 11 Months Into Pandemic, Virtual US FDA Meetings Still Challenging
Executive Summary
With J&J’s panel upcoming, it’s worth reflecting on last year’s COVID-19 vaccine advisory committee meetings. Moderna’s went a bit smoother than Pfizer’s, but hiccups still raise questions about whether agency is getting the advice it needs.
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Recent And Upcoming FDA Advisory Committee Meetings
Recent and upcoming US FDA advisory committee meetings and a summary of topics covered.