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Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee and the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee

Agenda:
The committee will discuss new drug application (NDA) 21–701, proposed tradename TAZORAL (oral tazarotene) 1.5 milligram (mg) and 4.5 mg capsules, Allergan, Inc., proposed for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis, including risk management options to prevent fetal exposure.

Background material and meeting information will become available no later than one business day before the meeting (Simply select the appropriate committee link).

Procedure:
Interested persons may present data, information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the committee. Written submissions may be made to the contact person by July 2, 2004. Oral presentations from the public will be scheduled between approximately 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Time allotted for each presentation may be limited. Those desiring to make formal oral presentations should notify the contact person before July 2, 2004, and submit a brief statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they wish to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an indication of the approximate time requested to make their presentation. Persons attending FDA's advisory committee meetings are advised that the agency is not responsible for providing access to electrical outlets.

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Contact Person:
Kimberly Littleton Topper, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (HFD–21), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane (for express delivery: 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1093), Rockville, MD 20857, 301–827–7001, FAX: 301–827–6801, e-mail: topperk@cder.fda.gov,or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 1-800-741-8138 (301-443-0572 in the Washington, DC area), code 3014512534 or 3014512535. Please call the Information Line for up-to-date information on this meeting.