Becerra Promises To Focus On Drug Shortages, Clinical Trial Diversity

By Beth Wang / February 25, 2021 at 1:51 PM
HHS Secretary-nominee Xavier Becerra promised senators Wednesday that if confirmed he will work with FDA and other agencies to address drug shortages and increase manufacturing of drugs that are inexpensive to make but not seen as profitable by drug makers. At his Senate Finance confirmation hearing Wednesday (Feb. 24), Becerra also pledged he would take steps to ensure diversity in clinical trials and make sure FDA and other agencies work together to put a stop to the importation of fraudulent...


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