This guidance describes how CVM intends to evaluate real-world data and real-world evidence in submissions to CVM to demonstrate substantial evidence of effectiveness for new animal drug applications or a reasonable expectation of effectiveness for applications for conditional approval of a new animal drug. It also provides information about how sponsors may obtain feedback from CVM on technical issues related to the use of real-world data and real-world evidence before the submission of an application. Download the final guidance HERE. [Source: FDA October 2021]