August 31, 2020: We have several recommendations regarding the FDA’s draft guidance regarding the development of anti-infective drugs for the pediatric population.
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NCHR’s Testimony to FDA Regarding Proposed Labeling for TRELEGY ELLIPTA
August 31, 2020: We share the concerns of the FDA scientists that trends shown by the data do not support the claim that TRELEGY improves all-cause mortality.
Read More »NCHR’s Testimony to FDA on Belantamab Mafodotin
July 14, 2020: Based on the data discussed today, it is difficult to determine how well Belantamab Mafodotin works and whether its effect is clinically meaningful. To approve a treatment for which the benefits do not clearly outweigh the risks creates additional risk for those who are already suffering.
Read More »NCHR Comments on Laparoscopic Power Morcellators
April 27, 2020. We are disappointed that the FDA’s plan to update the 2014 recommendations for the labeling of laparoscopic power morcellators (LPMs) does not adequately strengthen the warnings.
Read More »NCHR’s Public Comments on the USPSTF Draft Research Plan on Atrial Fibrillation: Screening With Electrocardiography
April 22, 2020: We commend the assessment of the potential benefits and harms of electrocardiography screening among asymptomatic adults. Furthermore, we applaud the commitment to assessing these potential benefits and harms by subgroups defined by stroke risk, as well as by race/ethnicity, age, and sex.
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