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Acting US FDA Chief Sharpless Pledges "Full Speed Ahead" On Agency's Current Agenda

 
• By Derrick Gingery

In his first speech to agency staff, Acting Commissioner Norman Sharpless says FDA will continue working on issues including drug pricing and opioids – and he is not approaching the post like a temporary caretaker. 

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Newly installed US FDA Acting Commissioner Norman Sharpless plans to continue vigorous progress on the policy agenda initiated under his predecessor Scott Gottlieb. And while he now serves on an acting basis – pending the White House nomination and Senate confirmation of a new commissioner – Sharpless has made clear he will not approach the top post like a temporary fill-in.

In his first FDA-wide speech, Sharpless said his appointment does not reflect an attempt by President Trump or Department of...

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