Episode 010: Is the FDA Killing You? A Discussion on the Impact of FDA Regulations on Americans' Lives with Dr. Mary Ruwart
Episode 010: Is the FDA Killing You? A Discussion on the Impact of FDA Regulations on Americans' Lives with Dr. Mary Ruwart
What impact do FDA (Food & Drug Administration) regulations have on Americans? Are they truly benign or could they be costing us not only extra money at the pharmacy but our lives? Today, Dr. Mary Ruwart and I discuss the true impact of FDA regulations and how they do in fact shave years off of our lives.
With the passage of the 1962 amendments to the FDA the average time for a new drug to make to market has increased from 4-14 years. During that time, millions of Americans were potentially prevented from benefiting from useful pharmaceuticals. Conservative estimates put the cost of American years at between 5-10 lost due to these delays, loss of innovation, and increased costs.
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Mary Ruwart: The home page for Dr. Ruwart and her books, blog, and correspondence.
Abigail Alliance: The organization working to independently test and try to get faster drug approval.
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