Prescription Drug Safety

Close the FDA Approval Gap

Steven K. Galson, MD, MPH | Posted 11.17.2011

Steven K. Galson, MD, MPH

Even though our system of pharmaceutical review and approval is regarded as the most effective in the world, there exists an incredible -- and potentially deadly -- loophole: unapproved drugs.

When Is A Drug Too Risky To Stay On The Market?

AP | MARILYNN MARCHIONE | Posted 11.17.2011

The arthritis pill Vioxx was withdrawn but menopause hormones were not, even though both were tied to heart risks. A multiple sclerosis medicine was p...