An FDA expert committee has rejected a proposal to set a clear limit on the use of anemia drugs made by Amgen and Johnson & Johnson. One regulator remarked that there was no consensus on a target for a recommended dose. The rejection marks a victory for both companies, which has seen their revenue drop after safety issues regarding anemia drugs were raised. The FDA says it expects to finalize label changes on anemia drugs in a matter of days.
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