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Accelerated approval

Accelerated approval

A US FDA pathway for serious conditions and unmet need, using a surrogate or intermediate endpoint reasonably likely to predict clinical benefit.

How to read it

Follow confirmatory studies and associated requirements.

A common pitfall

Accelerated approval differs from priority review and leaves uncertainty requiring further evidence.

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Explanations by Before the Conclusion · October 29, 2026