Robert M. Califf, MD, plans to take a close look at federal policies on opioid prescriptions in his expected second turn at the top U.S. regulator of medical products.
Dec. 14, 2021 -- Robert M. Califf, MD, plans to take a close look at federal policies onprescriptions in his expected second turn at the top U.S. regulator of medical products, as well as keep closer tabs on the performance of drugs cleared with accelerated approvals.
Members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which is handling Califf’s nomination, were largely cordial and supportive during the hearing. Sen. Patty Murray , the committee chair, and the panel’s top Republican, Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina addressed Califf during the hearing as if he would soon serve again as the FDA’s leader.
Sanders objected in 2016 to Califf’s ties to the pharmaceutical industry and he did so again Tuesday. A noted leader in conducting “How are they going to believe that you're going to be an independent and strong voice against this enormously powerful, special interest?” Sanders asked.
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