Advisory Committee Recommendations Could Limit Use Of Solithera

Panelists recommended stringent labeling for Cempra's proposed antibiotic for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia, which could ultimately limit utilization of the drug over concerns about possible liver damage.

If FDA ultimately approves Cempra Inc.'s community-acquired bacterial pneumonia antibiotic Solithera (solithromycin), the agency’s Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee has recommended stringent labeling and risk management that could limit sales of the drug.

Although a razor-thin majority of panelists at the Nov. 4 review supported approval, those who gave their backing did so with caution, outlining several steps to address the possible liver...

Advisory Committee Votes
  • 7-6 that Solithera’s efficacy outweighs its risks, including hepatotoxicity
  • 13-0 that Solithera provided substantial evidence of efficacy
  • 12-1 that Cempra failed to adequately characterize the risk of...

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