How Long Does It Take To Change A Name?
Executive Summary
Three-month timeframe for nonproprietary name changes of two botulinum toxin products is unlikely to be replicated for the dozens of currently licensed biologics subject to FDA’s requirement for distinguishable suffixes.
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