FDA asks for more info on new Botox indication

27 May 2009

The US Food and Drug Administration has delayed approving Allergan's Botox (botulinum toxin type A) for upper limb spasticity in post-stroke  adults, but has not asked for more clinical trials to be conducted on  the drug, which is already used to treat wrinkles.

Allergan submitted its supplemental Biologics License Application for  this indication in the third quarter of 2008. In its complete response  letter, the FDA asked for a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy and  safety update.

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