Accelerated Approval: How The Aduhelm Probes Will, And Won’t, Impact The Debate
Executive Summary
Even as the US FDA can expect to be put through the ringer with the congressional and HHS Inspector General probes, the process could have some upsides for the agency, according to former officials who have been through such scrutiny.
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