Amgen’s Neulasta Ad Indirectly Targeting Biosimilars Draws US FDA Rebuke
Executive Summary
Animated banner ad claiming administration of Neulasta with Amgen’s Onpro on-body injector has less risk of febrile neutropenia than administration via prefilled syringe draws untitled letter and a rare press release. FDA says claims could undermine confidence in biosimilar pegfilgrastim products.
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