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They’re Back! US FDA Panels Return To Normal And The Schedule Fills Up Fast

 
• By Michael McCaughan

The US FDA is returning to the pre-COVID in-person advisory committee format and the agency suddenly has a flood of meetings lined up for the fall.

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The FDA will once again host fully in-person advisory committee meetings this month. • Source: Shutterstock

The US Food and Drug Administration transition to its pre-COVID, in-person advisory committee meeting format is bringing a sudden surge in scheduled meetings.

Key Takeaways

  • The FDA’s move back to fully in-person advisory committee meetings coincided with a surge in scheduled sessions.

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