#regulatory-ethics

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fromFuturism
3 days ago

Government Handing Out Cash Bonuses to Drug Researchers Who Rush Through Regulatory Approvals

The FDA introduced a cash bonus program for drug reviewers who complete work ahead of schedule, creating potential conflicts of interest with accelerated approval processes.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

FDA commissioner's drug review plan sparks alarm across the agency

The Food and Drug Administration commissioner's effort to drastically shorten the review of drugs favored by President Donald Trump's administration is causing alarm across the agency, stoking worries that the plan may run afoul of legal, ethical, and scientific standards long used to vet the safety and effectiveness of new medicines. Marty Makary's program is causing new anxiety and confusion among staff already rocked by layoffs, buyouts, and leadership upheavals, according to seven current or recently departed staffers.
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