Sponsors seeking a platform technology designation from the US Food and Drug Administration should justify how the technology is reasonably likely to make the application review more efficient, a new agency draft guidance says.
Platform Tech Designation: US FDA Emphasizes “Significant Efficiencies” Criteria In New Guidance
New draft guidance defines the necessary components of a platform technology designation request, including that sponsors demonstrate how it will save the FDA review time.

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