US FDA Could Be Facing Bolus Of Pandemic-Related Applications

Acting CDER Director Cavazzoni says it is ‘a very active time’ as many clinical trials for COVID-19-related products are expected to read out soon.

CDER's COVID-19 therapeutic workload is expected to increase with several clinical trials reading out.

Increasing coronavirus vaccinations suggest contemplation of a post-pandemic life and a return to normal. The US Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research cannot anticipate that quite yet – the center is preparing for a surge in COVID-19 workload.

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