Drug Approval Processes Overview

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What is the review time for Priority Review by the FDA?

  • 12 months
  • 3 months
  • 6 months (correct)
  • 10 months

The Fast Track designation is for drugs that do not fill an unsatisfied medical need.

False (B)

What is required for a drug to qualify as a Breakthrough Therapy?

Preliminary evidence shows significant improvement compared to approved treatment options

The FDA will approve drugs based on significant improvement of a surrogate or intermediate endpoint in _____ Approval.

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Study Notes

Priority Review

  • Drug applications are reviewed within 6 months, compared to the standard 10 months.

Fast Track

  • Aims to expedite the review process for drugs that address unmet medical needs in serious conditions.

Breakthrough Therapy

  • Designed for drugs with preliminary clinical evidence demonstrating substantial improvement over existing treatments for serious or life-threatening conditions.

Accelerated Approval

  • Permits early approval of drugs based on clinical data demonstrating significant improvement in a surrogate or intermediate endpoint, which is a marker that is not necessarily a direct measure of clinical benefit.

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