Transparency Looms Large In US FDA’s Next-Pandemic Legislative Agenda
Executive Summary
Agency’s proposals for pandemic preparedness reauthorization would build on CARES Act provisions to gain greater visibility into global pharmaceutical supply chains, while also seeking deeper understanding of manufacturing quality management activities. Also included in FY 2024 budget request: long-sought drug destruction and drug recall authorities.
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