This Guideline merges, revises and adds to the guidance previously included in the Guideline on the evaluation of medicinal products indicated for treatment of bacterial infections (CPMP/EWP/558/95 Rev 2) and the Addendum to the guideline on the evaluation of medicinal products indicated for treatment of bacterial infections (EMA/CHMP/351889/2013).
The revisions reflect scientific advice given on the development of antibacterial agents, decisions taken during regulatory procedures and alignments on clinical trial requirements that have resulted from discussions between regulators in the EU, United States and Japan, including revised recommendations for primary endpoints, primary analysis populations and non-inferiority margins in trials to support certain infection site-specific indications for use…
