The Yin And Yang Of Accelerated Approval Reform Proposals
Executive Summary
The challenges to reforming the US FDA Accelerated Approval pathway are nicely illustrated by comparing the first two legislative proposals offered by the Democratic and Republican leadership. The bills are almost exactly opposite in intent – though perhaps there is some room for consensus on first steps.
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