BIO 2026: Industry negotiators preview PDUFA VIII

The eighth version of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) is up for renewal next year, but the bulk of the negotiations between the drug development industry and the U.S. FDA is largely complete. At the BIO International Convention, representatives from the industry and trade organization provided an overview of what was agreed upon during the 127 negotiating sessions that were needed to arrive at the commitment letter, which will be sent to Congress later in 2026.