The US Food and Drug Administration wants public input that could allow patients to have more influence over the kinds of products they want to have access to.
Preferential Treatment: US FDA Asks Patients For Their Input
As the agency continues to incorporate more patient-preference data into its regulatory process, it is asking stakeholders on the kinds of diseases and other factors it should consider when evaluating patient-preference information. The feedback is ultimately meant to inform regulators and sponsors about what patients want as they develop products.
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