Generic Firms Want Looser Bioequivalence, But Change May Be Difficult For FDA

Sponsors contend that changes to bioequivalence guidances in the middle of a review cycle have delayed approvals; FDA says rule changes might be difficult because of existing regulations.

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Generic sponsors are requesting that the US FDA review and approve abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) using existing standards even when a relevant bioequivalence guidance is changed in the middle of the review process so long as the change does not involve safety and efficacy of the product.

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