FDA Reorganization Advocates Seek Senate Boost For Disease-Oriented Structure
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Friends of Cancer Research proposes realignment of FDA to be organized more around disease areas and less around the distinctions between drugs, devices and biologics. The idea has generated some support from former commissioners and current officials, while others warn of unintended consequences.
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