Health Law Advisor

Early January has seen the release by FDA of a flurry of information on drug and device manufacturer communications, largely reaffirming FDA's long-held approach to restricting manufacturer communications regarding off-label uses of approved drugs and medical devices. The most significant positive development arising from these documents is the Agency's concession on proactive pre-approval communications with payors about investigational drugs and devices, allowing certain information to be provided to payors prior to a product's approval. FDA's guidance documents ...