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. 2014 Feb;3(1):1–7. doi: 10.5582/irdr.3.1

Table 5. FDA Expedited Programs for Serious Conditions.

Items Fast track designation Breakthrough therapy designation Accelerated approval pathway Priority review designation
When to submit With IND and no later than the pre-BLA or pre-NDA meeting With IND and no later than the end-of-Phase 2 meeting Discuss with FDA review division With original BLA, NDA, or efficacy supplement
FDA response Within 60 calendar days Within 60 calendar days Not specified Within 60 calendar days
Reference FDA Modernization Act of 1997 (FDAMA), amended by FDASIA Section 506 (a) of the FD&C Act, as added by FDASIA 21 CFR part 314, subpart H; 21 CFR part 601, subpart E; Section 506(c) of the FD&C Act, as amended by FDASIA Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992