US FDA’s Coronavirus Workload Shifting Beyond Idea Stage

Pre-IND inquiries are slowing and the FDA says more late-stage development work is coming.

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The evolution of industry approaches to the pandemic is typical for situations where there is a critical needs for treatments quickly. • Source: Shutterstock

The Food and Drug Administration’s coronavirus workload appears to be transitioning to a new stage less focused on new and unproven ideas and more intent on confirming the promise of candidates further along the development timeline.

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