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It Appears They're in the Market for Something Tougher than a Time-Out

Jul 30, 2008

The Wall Street Journal reports that Congress members are pushing to transform the US FDA "by giving it broad powers to levy fines, order drug recalls and restrict drug-industry advertising," the article says. "The lawmakers say an FDA restructuring should build a much taller wall between the agency and the industry it regulates." The changes, if they happen, aren't expected to take place until next year.

 

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