FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ISSUES NOTICE: DRUG REPURPOSING FOR UNMET MEDICAL NEEDS; REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Food and Drug Administration has issued a notice called: Drug Repurposing for Unmet Medical Needs; Request for Information.

The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 12 by Grace R. Graham, Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs.

Summary: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is opening a public docket to solicit input and comments on FDA's efforts with respect to drug repurposing to address unmet medical needs. FDA is requesting information on potential priority disease areas and potential candidates for drug repurposing, with a focus on FDA-approved drugs for which there appears to be no commercial interest in adding a new use through a supplement to ...