Healthy Skepticism Library item: 2907

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Publication type: Journal Article

Nellis M.
Ineffectiveness x Delay = Danger: a public health equation for failure
Journal of Drug Issues 1976; 6:(1):56-59

Abstract:

This article is strongly critical of the federal Food and Drug Administration, the agency charged with ensuring the safety, efficacy and proper labelling of prescription drugs. The author accuses FDA of negligent action and inaction which benefits the pharmaceutical industry at the expense of an unsuspecting public.

Keywords:
*analysis/United States/FDA/Food and Drug Administration/labeling/advertising/REGULATIONS, CODES, GUIDELINES: DIRECT GOVERNMENT REGULATION