Associate Commissioner for External Relations Peter Pitts will join the public relations firm Manning, Selvage & Lee as VP-health affairs. During his 14-month tenure at FDA, the agency adopted a more aggressive communications approach.

FDA is implementing a three-deputy commissioner structure on an acting basis to ensure a smooth transition. Selection of a permanent commissioner is unlikely before the November elections.

Pink Sheet reporters and editor discuss the issues surrounding an FDA warning letter on Dsuvia promotion, an expected jump in CDER coronavirus-related workload, and a study of refuse-to-file actions.