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Applications Covered by Section 505(b)(2)

DraftCenter for Drug Evaluation and Research12/08/1999

Description

This guidance identifies the types of applications that are covered by section 505(b)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act). A 505(b)(2) application is a new drug application (NDA) described in section 505(b)(2) of the Act. It is submitted under section 505(b)(1) of the Act and approved under section 505(c) of the Act. This guidance also provides further information and amplification regarding FDA's regulations at 21 CFR 314.54.

Scope & Applicability

Product Classes

4
listed drugs

permitting approval under 505(j) of duplicates of approved drugs (listed drugs)

New chemical entity

An NCE for which a 505(b)(2) application may be submitted using published studies.

Combination Product

Products combining drug, device, or biological constituents; Generally recommended for Enhanced Documentation; Requires 14971-based framework incorporating ICH Q9; A drug-device combination where the device constituent part detects ingestion.

NCE

Specific requirements for New Chemical Entities

Stakeholders

2
applicant

entity submitting marketing applications

Sponsor

Entity responsible for submitting applications under section 524B

Regulatory Context

Attributes

2
right of reference

sponsor obtains a right of reference to submit the reports of studies.

Bioinequivalence

A state where rate or extent of absorption differs from 505(j) standards.

Related CFR Sections (7)

See Also (8)