January 24, 2008
If a tree falls in the forest, and almost no one notices, did the tree almost not fall? Pharmaceutical Executive noticed, but I didn’t notice anyone else notice. I’m talking about the long-proposed user fee program for the FDA’s Division … Continue reading →
September 25, 2007
I was fascinated to read the RPM Report analysis of the new system that will emerge when the new FDA bill is signed into law. A new user fee program for review of DTC ads will exist that allows the … Continue reading →
April 17, 2007
There have been several proposals before Congress which, in one way or another, have the potential to impact the amount of direct-to-consumer advertising (DTC) allowed. Some would give the FDA authority to restrict such advertising. Others have called for it … Continue reading →
January 5, 2007
Since there was so little activity this week given the holiday and the Ford funeral, there is no Weekly Roundup today. But I took the opportunity to do something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. Longtime readers will … Continue reading →
November 28, 2006
And now, for a commercial break. At the precipice of the Congressional turnover, the FDA has reached a tentative agreement regarding the review by the agency of television commercials. According to the Wall Street Journal last week, pharmaceutical companies would … Continue reading →