An Independent US FDA: Gottlieb Supports Position, But Is Pessimistic About Prospects
Executive Summary
In an interview with the Pink Sheet, Scott Gottlieb agrees with other ex-commissioners that there are benefits to an independent agency, but he thinks political forces would prevent it from ever happening.
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