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How does the 21st Century Cures Act impact medical countermeasures?

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July 19, 2017 |  FDA Medical Countermeasures Initiative Update

The Cures Act has two FDA-specific MCM provisions

MCM-Related Cures Provisions

On December 13, 2016, the 21st Century Cures (Cures) Act (H.R. 34; PL: 114-255) was signed into law. Many provisions of the law that are intended to facilitate the development of medical products will facilitate development of medical countermeasures (MCMs).
In addition, the Cures Act included MCM-specific provisions, including two that are FDA-specific: amending FDA's Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) authority, and creating an MCM priority review voucher program.
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