Opioid, NME, And Generic Drugs Changes Plotted In US FDA's 2018 Policy Roadmap
Executive Summary
‘Better informed patients,’ ‘drug competition,’ ‘biosimilar innovation’ – as well as nutrition and tobacco goals will be achieved through guidances, promotional plans and other items FDA will develop over the next year.
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