How RFK Jr.'s FDA overhaul could 'Make American Sick Again'

Taking stock of the drug industry, from the lab to the medicine chest

November 20, 2024 Check out STAT+

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By Ed Silverman Pharmalot Columnist, Senior Writer

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images STAT+ | RFK Jr. wants to blow up the 'corrupt' FDA, but he could Make America Sick Again Kennedy, who lacks a background in science or public health, appears intent on remaking the FDA based on assumptions and conspiracy theories. By Ed Silverman STAT+ | What records? Chinese company refuses to let FDA inspectors review documents or machinery The FDA maintained that employees refused to provide complete validation reports and production records for a medicine. By Ed Silverman STAT+ | Doubling down on its strategy, Pfizer names its head of oncology as new research chief Chris Boshoff takes over as chief scientific officer at a time when Pfizer is grappling with a stagnant share price. By Matthew Herper

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