FDA declines approval bid for Neffy, a needle-free EpiPen alternative
ASR Pharma said it was surprised and "deeply disappointed" by the FDA request for more trial data on its Neffy nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
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ASR Pharma said it was surprised and "deeply disappointed" by the FDA request for more trial data on its Neffy nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday declined to approve Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray that offers a needle-free alternative for treating severe allergic reactions. The FDA said Neffy needs more research.
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