US FDA May Ask Congress For More Resources After Withdrawing Generic Label Reg

Label updates for older generics are still planned, Commissioner Gottlieb says, but will depend more on sponsor collaboration as well as additional resources and authorities from Congress.

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Definitely looks like it needs an update

The US FDA has officially withdrawn its proposed rule that would allow generic drug sponsors to independently update their product labels with certain types of newly acquired information, and the agency may now turn to Congress for additional resources and authorities to help update labels more efficiently.

The rule had become a subject of controversy since it was first proposed in 2013, and FDA indicated in late 2017 that it would be formally withdrawing the rule. (Also see "FDA Proposes Unilateral Generic Drug Label Changes, Signaling End To Liability Shield" - Pink Sheet, 9 November, 2013

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