Archive for February 5th, 2009

2008 505(b)(2) Approvals

For the first time, FDA’s new drug division has approved more 505(b)(2) drugs than those submitted via 505(b)(1). In 2006 and 2007, the percentage of 505(b)(2) drug approvals went from 20 to 43%, respectively.  The FDA publishes a list of drugs approved each year and this list for approvals through November, 2008 has a column [...]