US FDA Says Confirmatory Trials Should Start Before Accelerated Approval But Is Not ‘Dogmatic’
Executive Summary
Beginning confirmatory trials before the accelerated approval is granted shortens the time between clearance and the confirmation of benefit, when patients are at risk, said Oncology Center of Excellence Director Richard Pazdur.
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