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Getting the Market Right: Marc Lichtenfeld Explains PDUFA Dates
November 30, 2017
Today on Getting the Market Right, Marc Lichtenfeld explains the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) and the importance of PDUFA dates in biotech investing.
Are Self-Driving Cars Really in the Near Future?
July 21, 2017
Some commentators say that self-driving cars will be common by 2020. Our research suggests otherwise.
The Industry You’ll Feel Good About Investing In
June 9, 2014
There is a ready-made market for cutting-edge prosthetics – one that is expected to top $23.5 billion by 2017, thanks to the proliferation of joint disease, increased medical care in developing countries and an aging world population. Receiving the latest prosthetic may give recipients a new lease on life, but investing in the future of others can be an exciting affair, too.
What Biotech Investors Must Know Before PDUFA Dates
February 13, 2013
The most important day for a biotech company is the PDUFA date (pronounced puh-doo-fuh). It stands for Prescription Drug User Fee Act. The PDUFA date is the day the FDA votes to approve or reject a drug. Sometimes, the FDA will rule before the announced PDUFA date, but it’s the day by which a decision is expected.