This guidance provides a framework for interactions between the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and the entity proposing the DDT for qualification (the submitter). It also explains the kinds of data that should be submitted to support qualification of a DDT and creates a mechanism for CDER’s formal review of the data to ultimately qualify the DDT.

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Conditional and Time-limited Authorization of Regenerative Medical Products

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Advanced Therapy ProcedureCTARPMarketing AuthorisationMHLW or PMDA Regenerative Medical ProductsPMD ActRegulatory Affairs

A regulatory framework for the approval of regenerative medical products to benefit the patients with unmet medical needs under The Law on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (PMD Act)

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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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