This guidance is intended to
articulate how FDA plans to work with sponsors to achieve expedited
development and rapid review of new drugs intended to treat serious
or life-threatening conditions and that demonstrate the potential
to address unmet medical needs for the condition. The guidance also
meets the requirements of section 112 of the Food and Drug
Administration Modernization Act of 1997, which amended the Federal
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq.) by adding new
section 506 ("Fast Track Products").
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(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
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