FDA unveils first 9 picks for pilot program

Drugs selected for the FDA's new Commissioner's National Priority Review Voucher pilot program could receive a regulatory decision in two months or less. Qualifying product candidates must address a national priority, such as filling an unmet medical need or boosting domestic drug manufacturing.

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Top Story FDA Unveils First 9 Picks for Pilot Program Speeding Up Review of 'National Priority' Products Drugs selected for the FDA's new Commissioner's National Priority Review Voucher pilot program could receive a regulatory decision in two months or less. Qualifying product candidates must address a national priority, such as filling an unmet medical need or boosting domestic drug manufacturing. Sponsored Boost Your Bottom Line and Employee Health Presented by Solera Health Facing rising healthcare costs and chronic conditions? You need a benefit strategy that delivers real ROI, not just a checklist. Watch our Solera Health webinar to learn how to: Quantify the ROI of digital health solutions billed as a medical benefit. Develop high-impact strategies that drive cost containment and improve employee outcomes for your workforce staff. Simplify vendor management and prepare your 2026 benefits plan. Register now to gain the insights and actionable steps needed to transform your benefits strategy!

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