Re: Definition of Compassionate use

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Thank you very much!

Ursula

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> Here it is:

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> Compassionate use: A method of providing experimental therapeutics

> (including experimental drugs) prior to final FDA (see) approval for use

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> humans. This procedure is used with very sick individuals who have no

other

> treatment options. Often, case-by-case approval must be obtained from

the

> FDA for " compassionate use " of a drug or therapy.

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> Abrazos

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