Drugs

Ethical Considerations for FDA Accelerated Approval

Ethical Considerations for FDA Accelerated Approval

Scholars debate ways to improve FDA’s accelerated approval mechanism.

Should Patents Create Incentives for Failure?

Should Patents Create Incentives for Failure?

Scholar argues that patents do not—and should not—compensate for the costs of drug development.

Regulating Weight-Loss Drugs and Supplements

Regulating Weight-Loss Drugs and Supplements

Scholars discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding GLP-1 drugs and dietary supplements.

Off-Label Drug Use Liability

Off-Label Drug Use Liability

Scholar argues that FDA approval should not save drug makers from state-law claims arising from off-label use.

Global Perspectives on Psychedelics Regulation

Global Perspectives on Psychedelics Regulation

Experts discuss the benefits and drawbacks of existing regulatory frameworks for psychedelics.

Emergency Use or Overuse?

Emergency Use or Overuse?

Experts discuss FDA’s COVID-19 emergency authorizations and how to recalibrate the regulatory mechanism.