Newsletter - April 2, 2020
Emergency Situation is Not A “Free-For-All” for FDA-Regulated Products
The coronavirus pandemic has FDA on its toes, not just to get as many products to diagnose, treat or prevent COVID-19 to the patients, but also to rein in opportunists and scam artists who want to monetize on the crisis by selling fake and unreliable products. An emergency does not mean that the regulators are not paying attention to their main job, i.e., regulating the products. Read More
How Long Should It Take to Develop a Treatment for COVID-19?
The burning question in all circles of the society is when and how would a treatment or vaccine for COVID-19 emerge. The politicians and public would want it done in days and weeks, the scientists and developers need months and years. The vaccine is projected to take at least about 12-18 months to be ready for use outside of clinical trials....Read More
Emergency Situation is Not A “Free-For-All” for FDA-Regulated Products
The coronavirus pandemic has FDA on its toes, not just to get as many products to diagnose, treat or prevent COVID-19 to the patients, but also to rein in opportunists and scam artists who want to monetize on the crisis by selling fake and unreliable products. An emergency does not mean that the regulators are not paying attention to their main job, i.e., regulating the products. Read More
How Long Should It Take to Develop a Treatment for COVID-19?
The burning question in all circles of the society is when and how would a treatment or vaccine for COVID-19 emerge. The politicians and public would want it done in days and weeks, the scientists and developers need months and years. The vaccine is projected to take at least about 12-18 months to be ready for use outside of clinical trials....Read More