Biosimilars Reviews Could Be Extended Two Months In BsUFA II

FDA hopes for first-cycle approvals by putting applications in a system like the 'Program' used for new drug reviews.

FDA has proposed extending biosimilar review times and moving the products into a model similar to one used for NDAs in order to increase first-cycle approvals.

Biosimilars now receive a 10-month clock, but there is no formal structure in place to promote communication between the sponsor...

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