MSD, Astellas Keep Fingers Crossed For EU Fast-Track Status

The European Medicines Agency is this week considering applications from two companies seeking the coveted accelerated assessment review pathway for their new products.

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MSD is seeking EU fast-track status for its Ebola vaccine • Source: Shutterstock

[MSD] and Astellas Pharma should learn this week whether the European Medicines Agency will grant their investigational products targeting Ebola and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) respectively fast-track status when they are eventually submitted for regulatory review.

The EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) is scheduled to deliberate on applications for accelerated assessment from...

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