Former FDA employees slam the federal drug approval process

Lawmakers were recently told by former FDA employees that the federal drug approval process ignores safety concerns. One employee stated that the agency had developed a “culture of approval” for drugs. If there was a way to get the drug out on the market as soon as possible, then the employees were supposed to do just that. This recent disclosure should put close scrutiny on the process as new drugs and new uses for drugs are always being approved.

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