Curious Biosimilar Issues: More Workload, But Fewer US FDA Staff Needed

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The US FDA’s capacity planning formula indicates a smaller biosimilar program than a year ago, but says supplement, meeting and other work continue to increase.

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Meetings and manufacturing supplements are estimated to rise in FY 2022, while one less biosimilar application is expected, compared to the current fiscal year. • Source: Alamy

Biosimilar program projections from the US Food and Drug Administration suggest fewer staff are needed than a year ago, even as several workload metrics continue to increase.

The agency’s capacity planning adjustment predictably estimated that funding for more full-time equivalent paid staff is necessary for the biosimilar...

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