Study Group on Unapproved and Off-label Drugs of High Medical Need

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Early Access SupportMHLW or PMDA RegulatoryRegulatory AffairsScientific Advice

The objective of the Study Group is to evaluate medical need, investigate necessary studies for market approval, and request company to develop medicinal products to solve the problem of unapproved drug and off- label use with medical need. Public consultations are conducted to gather requests from public.

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FDA Expedited Program for serious conditions – Breakthrough Therapy Designation

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Breakthrough Therapy DesignationEarly Access SupportExpedited ProgrammeRegulatory AdviceRegulatory Affairs

Process designed to facilitate the development and expedite the review of drugs intended to treat a serious condition AND preliminary clinical evidence indicates that the drug may demonstrate substantial improvement over available therapy on a clinically significant endpoint(s).

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