May 1, 2013
It may seem that I write a lot about the letters that FDA puts out regarding industry promotion and communication, but that is exactly what the nature of this blog is about. Other things can be interesting, particularly policy developments, … Continue reading →
November 13, 2012
We are finally post-election. The sense of relief that one can watch or listen to broadcast television or radio without seeing campaign ads is still being felt nationwide. Facebook sidebars are free of political jabber and de-friending over politics has … Continue reading →
October 3, 2012
The Food and Drug Law Institute held its annual conference on Advertising and Promotion for the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biologic and Veterinary Medicine Industries in Washington, D.C. on October 1 and 2. I was able to attend sporadically and participated … Continue reading →
May 3, 2012
On April 30, 2012 the GAO released a report entitled “FDA Has Met Most Performance Goals for Reviewing Applications” where the title pretty much sums it up. FDA has been doing well in terms of meeting goals related to the … Continue reading →
February 22, 2012
The Associated Press reported this weekend that FDA officials have expressed intent to investigate the marketing of an inhaled caffeine product. The product, called AeroShot, is described as a fine powder that is in a lip-stick type of tube … Continue reading →