What does this complete response letter mean for NDA 218995?
Application reviewed but not approved; deficiencies must be corrected. Requires resubmission addressing deficiencies. FDA issued this letter to Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. on June 20, 2026.
What is NDA 218995?
NDA 218995 is the application under which FDA issued this complete response letter to Achieve Life Sciences, Inc.. The letter is dated June 20, 2026.
What happens after an FDA complete response letter?
FDA will not approve the application in its present form. The sponsor can resubmit after addressing every deficiency listed in the letter — which starts a Class 1 (two-month) or Class 2 (six-month) resubmission review clock — withdraw the application, or request an opportunity for a hearing.