| Home | About Natural News | Contact Us | Write for Natural News | Media Information | Advertise with Natural News | ||||
![]() |
![]() |
|||
|
||||
|
|
The IOM report says the FDA is plagued by internal quarrels, outdated regulations, lack of financing and poor management. FDA panel members report deep concerns about the agency's "organizational heath," as well as its ability to guarantee the safety of the drugs it approves. The report calls for a number of changes -- most of which would require passage by Congress -- including a requirement that new drugs display a black triangle for two years to warn consumers that the drug's safety is less certain than older drugs; a restriction on drug advertisements for the two years during which drugs display a black triangle; increased authority for the FDA to issue fines, withdrawals and injunctions if drug companies fail to complete safety studies -- which happens frequently; a six-year term for the FDA commissioner; a thorough drug safety review of all drugs at least once every five years; and a requirement that drug firms publicly post the results of nearly all human drug trials. "This is a damning report of the FDA's utter failure to protect the American public from the profit motives of drug companies," says natural health advocate Mike Adams, author of "The Five Habits of Health Transformation." "But it doesn't go nearly far enough. Any honest FDA reform must include banning all direct-to-consumer drug advertising, conducting criminal investigations into the top decision makers at the FDA, and creating an office of internal affairs at the agency." The report criticizes the FDA's "lack of stable leadership," since over the past 10 years no commissioner has served more than two years, although the term is open-ended. "Without stable leadership strongly and visibly committed to drug safety, all other efforts to improve the effectiveness of the agency or position it effectively for the future will be seriously, if not fatally, compromised," the report states. The IOM report also highlights what it calls one of the FDA's biggest problems: a deal struck in 1992 between Congress and the pharmaceutical industry in which drug firms pay millions in fees to speed up drug reviews. Congress and the drug industry are currently in the process of reauthorizing the 1992 financing deal. ### Related CounterThink Cartoons:
|
![]() 8 Weeks to Vibrant HealthLearn why this is the must-read guide to women's health you've been waiting for... Click here...
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
| What is this? |
Recommended Products Related to This Article*:Revealed: Natural Health Solutions (free)Free summary of book by Mike Adams for learning censored natural health remedies Free download: Selling Sickness (summary) Read the best book on disease mongering for learning the truth about Big Pharma How to Halt Diabetes in 25 Days☯ Health Ranger guide to reversing diabetes for reversing type-2 diabetes The Weiss Method for Heart Disease☯ How to reverse heart disease naturally for heart disease, high cholesterol Additional Products of Interest to AllKatadyn Exstream XR Water Purifier☯#1 personal water purifier for clean, pristine water in seconds Preparedness Tools Natural News Bundle☯ For preparedness and safety: 60% off for preparing for natural disasters Exposed! The Toxic Chemistry of Products Free summary of this shocking book for learning the truth about toxic products Appetite for Profit (free download) Free download summary of this top book for discovering the truth about food companies The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton A free download of Biology of Belief for learning about the mind-biology connection The Genie In Your Genes by Dawson Church A free, downloadable summary of this book for learning about the biology of intention Katadyn MicroPur Water Purifier Tablets☯ The best water purification tablets for purifying almost any water source * Products do NOT pay to be listed here. These are genuine, independent recommendations by the Health Ranger ☯ Products with this symbol are sold by NaturalNews or its affiliates and earn revenues for NaturalNews |
Also on NaturalNews:• Streaming Health Ranger Videos• CounterThink Cartoons • FREE Special Reports • Podcasts |
Home | About Natural News | Contact Us | Write for Natural News | Media Information | Advertise with Natural News This site is part of the Natural News Network © 2009 All Rights Reserved. Privacy | Terms All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is protected under Free Speech. Truth Publishing International, LTD. is not responsible for content written by contributing authors. The information on this site is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice of any kind. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of this material. Your use of this website indicates your agreement to these terms and those published here. All trademarks, registered trademarks and servicemarks mentioned on this site are the property of their respective owners. |
![]() |