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Neglected Tropical Diseases of the Developing World: Developing Drugs for Treatment or Prevention

FinalCenter for Drug Evaluation and Research07/07/2014

Description

The purpose of this guidance is to assist sponsors in the development of drugs for the treatment or prevention of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) of the developing world. Specifically, this guidance addresses the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) current thinking regarding the overall drug development program for the treatment or prevention of NTDs, as defined in section 524(a)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), including clinical trial designs and internal review standards to support approval of drugs.

Scope & Applicability

Product Classes

3
Neglected Tropical Diseases

Drugs for treatment or prevention of NTDs

Antimicrobial drugs

In vitro studies used to determine PD characteristics like susceptibility.

Qualified Infectious Disease Product

Defined as an antibacterial or antifungal drug for human use intended to treat serious or life-threatening infections.

Stakeholders

3
Sponsor

Entity responsible for submitting applications under section 524B

Applicants

Entities submitting supplements to BLAs

Sponsors

Assist sponsors in the nonclinical evaluation

Regulatory Context

Attributes

1
Severity of disease

Relevant characteristic of the study population

Related CFR Sections (8)

See Also (8)