The Yin And Yang Of Accelerated Approval Reform Proposals

 
• By Michael McCaughan

The challenges to reforming the US FDA Accelerated Approval pathway are nicely illustrated by comparing the first two legislative proposals offered by the Democratic and Republican leadership. The bills are almost exactly opposite in intent – though perhaps there is some room for consensus on first steps.

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Accelerated approval reforms won't be a day at the beach, but there do appear some changes that can find wide agreement. • Source: Alamy

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