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What Happens When The Regulator Stops Regulating

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Dr. Scott Gottlieb, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the powerful Food and Drug Administration (FDA), speaks during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 5, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The FDA approves drugs faster than any other regulatory agency in the world. In 2017, 75 percent of the FDA’s scientific review budget was funded by pharmaceutical companies. We talk about how industry funding facilitates fast-track reviews.

Episode Credits

  • Carrie Kaufman Host
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Caroline Chen Guest

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