US FDA Needs ‘More Clout’ To Get Supply Chain Information, Califf Says
Executive Summary
‘It’s driving me crazy that supply chains are a trade secret,’ FDA commissioner states. Agency also needs more clout to handle accelerated approvals, he tells gathering of industry executives and government policy makers.
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