European CHMP concludes re-examination of ceftobiprole
The CHMP has confirmed its previous negative opinion on the use of ceftobiprole for the treatment of cSSTI. The CHMP indicated that, although the study results suggested that the medicine was beneficial to patients, it was concerned about the reliability of the results. The Committee therefore recommended that, in light of the uncertainty surrounding the results, ceftobiprole should not be granted marketing authorization.
In February 2010, the CHMP issued a negative opinion on ceftobiprole in cSSTI stating that inspections had shown that the phase III studies supporting the MAA had not been conducted in compliance with good clinical practice in some sites. Following the Applicant Janssen-Cilag's request for a re-examination of the negative opinion under standard procedures, the Agency has reassessed the MAA..
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