Draft guidance raises questions about Pediatric Research Equity Act obligations of biosimilar applicants and reference product holders, comments say; industry seeks clarity on review of indications with unexpired exclusivity and requests allowances for situations where a biosimilar's dosage form or labeled conditions of use do not align exactly with those of the reference product.
A US FDA draft guidance on biosimilar development has spawned industry questions about pediatric study requirements and renewed calls for a streamlined process for adding protected indications to biosimilar labeling.
In addition, industry commenters seek an FDA declaration that biosimilars may, in some circumstances, be licensed for a route of...