postapproval

English

Alternative forms

• post-approval

Etymology

From post- +‎ approval.

Adjective

postapproval (not comparable)

1. After approval, especially of a pharmaceutical drug.
   • 2008 January 17, Alex Berenson, “New Questions on Treating Cholesterol”, in New York Times‎:

     In those cases, the postapproval trials confirmed that the drugs reduce heart attacks and strokes, adding to confidence about the link between cholesterol and heart disease.

   • 2023 May 18, Christina Jewett, “F.D.A. Panel Recommends R.S.V. Vaccine to Protect Young Infants”, in The New York Times‎:

     Pfizer said if the drug were approved, the company would conduct a post-approval study of real-world use of the vaccine, monitoring health records for the incidence of preterm birth and other possible problems.