On Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 6:09:58 PM UTC-5, Frank wrote:
On 4/16/2016 4:04 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 4/16/2016 1:58 PM, Frank wrote:
Even former FDA commissioner said 3 years to approve generic drugs is
too long. It is strictly for the profitability of the brand drug
manufacturer.

Unfortunately sometimes it takes large scale use to find some side
effects. Same reason I prefer not to buy a new model car as defects may
not be discovered until later.

I only know of one case, fen-phen, where side effects were covered up by
drug manufacturer. They paid dearly.

Also, thalidomide was a bit of a problem.
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Not sure a cover-up was involved with thalidomide but FDA keeps bringing
up 60 year+ old example as why they must be so vigilant.

I find it interesting that The FDA had no jurisdiction over tobacco. I suppose money talks. ^_^

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