FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Who
is required to
submit an IND?
A. The IND is a
requirement for all
persons and firms
seeking to ship
unapproved drugs
across state lines for
use in clinical
investigations.
However, the FDA
does offer exemptions
from IND submission
requirements for
certain types of
clinical testing on
products.
Q. Is
the new EU
Clinical Trial
Directive now in
effect?
A. The New EU
Clinical Trial
Directive became
effective as of May,
2004.
Q.
Throughout the NDA
Review Process, as
sponsor, can I
request meetings
with the reviewing
team?
A. Depending on the
drug, the sponsor may
be eligible throughout
the NDA review process
to request various
meetings with the
reviewing team.
Optionally,
these meetings can be
conducted by
videoconference,
teleconference, or
face-to-face.
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