The Fast Track Designation program is designed to accelerate to market drugs intended to treat serious diseases with an unmet medical need. Authorized by the FDA in 1997, this program has enabled life-saving treatments to reach the market quicker than the standard review period. Through the Fast Track Designation program, pharmaceutical companies gain increased communication with the FDA and the ability to submit portions of the marketing application prior to the complete submission, which allows for the drug’s expedited development and review. Additionally, if eligible, a Fast Track Designation may allow for the priority review of a marketing application.
Sponsors submitting a Fast Track Designation application to the FDA must ensure data are sufficient in demonstrating the therapy is intended to treat a serious condition and has potential to address an unmet medical need.
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