Category Archives: FDA Image

FDA Pioneers New Level of Transparency – An Interview with Dr. Joshua Sharfstein

No kidding.  I mean it. Transparency is one of those buzz words that doesn't really mean much to people, because it means so many things to so many people.  As a result, in some ways, the word has lost its … Continue reading

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Is Congress the New FDA?

Given the dismal track record of the U.S. Senate in the 111th Congress in producing important legislation to improve the lives of Americans, it appears that some of that body's members are looking for new things to do.  In the … Continue reading

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Become a Fan! Shouldn’t FDA Have a Facebook Page?

The FDA has made a clear effort at promoting transparency and engaging consumers more directly with its Transparency Initiative and in putting out requests to get input from the public, such as the recent Part 15 meetings on social media. … Continue reading

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Update on FDA Transparency

Back in July, in response to the formation of the FDA's Transparency Task Force, I wrote a posting called "When Transparency is Easy – Advisory Committee Transparency".  The point made was that while it used to be quite easy to … Continue reading

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Hamburg – Good Medicine

Today the Washington Post has an article – "FDA Commissioner Faces Formidable To Do List" that outlines the many challenges that Dr. Margaret Hamburg and Dr. Joshua Sharfstein face as they get settled into their new jobs.  This includes the … Continue reading

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