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The Motley Fool August 17, 2007 Brian Orelli	Fewer Drug Approvals? Buy! Stricter standards at the FDA could create a buying opportunity. Drug approvals are down one third this year, creating a lot of value in pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Just choose your medicines carefully.
Pharmaceutical Executive January 1, 2006 Kenneth I. Kaitin	Opinion: Memo to von Eschenbach FDA's acting commissioner has an opportunity to clarify a lot of misconceptions about the agency's role in regulating drug safety. His first order of business should be to explain exactly what FDA doesn't do.
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The Motley Fool December 31, 2010 Brian Orelli	2010 FDA Approvals and a Look Ahead Recent history can help us handicap FDA decisions.
Pharmaceutical Executive December 1, 2011 Jill Wechsler	FDA Gets a New Look Agency expansion and globalization promote innovation, collaboration, and organizational changes
Pharmaceutical Executive June 1, 2014 Jill Wechsler	Compassionate Use Requests Complicate Drug Development Pharma, HCPs, and regulators walk tightrope in addressing early-access push while supporting biomedical R&D.
Chemistry World June 22, 2011 Sarah Houlton	US Approves Cancer Drugs Twice as Fast as Europe Cancer drugs are, on average, approved nearly twice as fast in the US than they are in Europe.
The Motley Fool February 16, 2010 Brian Orelli	For Blockbuster Cancer Drugs, Approvals Are the Easy Part Don't get too excited. As an investor, you can lower your risk by investing in cancer drug companies after a clinical trial success but before an FDA approval, but you'll also reduce your reward.
Pharmaceutical Executive March 1, 2013 Jill Wechsler	Another Round of FDA Legislation? Pressure for action on key enforcement and regulatory issues may prompt congressional action this year.
HBS Working Knowledge November 17, 2003 Martha Lagace	The Politics of Innovation Mark B. McClellan, the new commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, described what the FDA is doing to bridge the gap between the high cost of innovation and patients' demand for lower prices.
The Motley Fool December 31, 2007 Brian Lawler	The Anatomy Of An Approved Drug An independent audit by the FDA provides a useful summary of the characteristics of drugs approved by the agency.
The Motley Fool July 8, 2008 Brian Lawler	Blockbuster Drugs Bound for Extinction? One of the biggest classes of prescription drugs, those for diabetes treatments, faces tougher FDA standards.
Pharmaceutical Executive September 1, 2011 Jill Wechsler	Rebates and Reform User-fee renewal legislation sets the stage for new policies affecting reimbursement, research, and regulatory oversight.
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Pharmaceutical Executive June 1, 2007 Clinton & Wechsler	The View From Inside Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach on drug safety, DTC advertising, FDA's culture, and how the agency plans to bring itself into the age of molecular medicine.
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The Motley Fool October 9, 2006 Brian Lawler	The Commandments of Biotech Investing, Part 2 It's a complex field, but it's not impossible for investors to master. The more in-depth your research of a potential biotech investment, and the more you remember to follow these commandments, the better your potential for success will be when investing in this fascinating field.
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Pharmaceutical Executive December 1, 2013	FDA Pursues Delicate Balancing Act The Agency struggles to ensure access to needed medicines while minimizing potential risks, writes Jill Wechsler.
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IndustryWeek October 19, 2011	FDA: A Future Innovation Partner? Could the Food and Drug Administration reform itself to help manufacturers create new medical technologies?
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Pharmaceutical Executive January 1, 2012 Jill Wechsler	New Year, New Issues Look for action in 2012 on drug access, shortages, innovation, and transparency. The 800-pound gorilla in the room is the looming Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the Obama health reform legislation.
Chemistry World February 14, 2012 Rebecca Trager	FDA proposes biosimilars approval pathway The US Food and Drug Administration has released its long awaited guidance to assist in the development and approval of so-called 'biosimilars' - biological drugs that are very similar to licensed ones.
The Motley Fool January 31, 2007 Brian Lawler	FDA Says Hurray for More Drug Safety The FDA outlines its proposal to increase drug safety. Whatever the FDA does, pharmaceutical investors should hope that its renewed interest in drug safety doesn't make the already lengthy process of bringing drugs to market any longer.
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HBS Working Knowledge August 10, 2015 Michael Blanding	New Medical Devices Get To Patients Too Slowly The FDA has streamlined drug testing to ensure new therapies come to market quickly. But when it comes to life-giving medical devices, approvals seem unnecessarily slow, according to research by Ariel Dora Stern.
The Motley Fool December 31, 2011 Brian Orelli	3 Stock-Moving Binary Events to Watch in 2012 Binary events, FDA decisions, and clinical trial results, are the lifeblood -- and death wish -- of the biotech industry. Here are three to watch in 2012.
Pharmaceutical Executive September 1, 2005 Jill Wechsler	Washington Report: Crawford Steps Up As FDA's new commissioner takes the reins, his key challenge is restoring trust in the agency.
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Pharmaceutical Executive January 1, 2007 Jill Wechsler	Washington Report: A Full Plate It's going to be a busy year in Washington for the pharmaceutical industry. Drug safety, unapproved uses, e-data requirements, and a shift to personalized medicine are just a few of the hot issues on tap for 2007.
Managed Care April 2007 Martin Sipkof	Abbreviated Approval Process In the Works for 'Biosimilar' Drugs The Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act may be a first step to giving the FDA the legal authority to approve these drugs.
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BusinessWeek December 13, 2004 John Carey	How To Prevent Another Vioxx The tragedy should spur Congress and the FDA to improve the safety of new drugs.
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