Missing Data Hinders Inclusion Of Patient Experience In Drug Labeling, US FDA Says

Agency staff note hurdles in obtaining evidence outlined in FDA’s patient-focused drug development guidance to support regulatory decision-making.

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Missing data on trial endpoints can limit drug label claims • Source: Shutterstock

One of the challenges US Food and Drug Administration reviewers face is missing data in sponsor applications, particularly data on trial endpoints needed for a labeling claim.

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