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The Labors Of Califf

 
• By Michael McCaughan

The US FDA Commissioner nominee Robert Califf has so far promised to revamp FDA’s opioids policy, stay away from industry after leaving the agency, and clean up Accelerated Approval in 30 days. What other tasks will Democratic Senators demand before granting him confirmation?

Labors of Califf
Will Califf Be Able to Complete His Final Confirmation Labors? • Source: Nielsen Hobbs; the Pink Sheet | Alamy images

In Greek mythology, Hercules had to perform twelve seemingly impossible tasks to atone for murders committed in a fit of madness.

US FDA Commissioner nominee Robert Califf has nothing to atone for – but Senate Democrats apparently feel he needs to...

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