Conflicts of Interest Are Eroding Trust in U.S. Health Agencies
Why has public trust in U.S. health agencies plummeted? Because conflicts of interest (COIs) have soared to unprecedented levels. FDA: Industry-Funded Oversight? At the Food and Drug Administration, skepticism over pharmaceutical influence dates back to the 1992 passage of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), which allowed drugmakers to fund FDA reviews. What followed […]