Best Pharmaceuticals For Children Act (BPCA)
- Encourages more studies in children and promotes the development of treatments for children.
- Intended to improve FDA and applicant accountability for the agreed-upon pediatric studies.
- FDAAA broadens the definition of “pediatric studies” to include preclinical studies, and narrows the timeframe for sponsors to qualify for pediatric exclusivity.
Read more about this topic: Food And Drug Administration Amendments Act Of 2007
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