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Trump drove firing of FDA official
The president overruled his HHS secretary and FDA chief, four people with knowledge of the decision tell POLITICO.
Why Vinay Prasad Had to Go at FDA
The gene therapy chief wanted to block fast-track drug approvals.
Controversial FDA vaccine chief departs agency after less than 3 months
Dr. Vinay Prasad is stepping down as the Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine regulator after a brief tenure. A ...
Controversial vaccine official Dr. Vinay Prasad departs FDA
Dr. Vinay Prasad had been serving as the FDA's director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research since May, and ...
US FDA's top vaccine official Vinay Prasad leaves agency after 3 months
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's top vaccine official, Vinay Prasad, has left the agency after just three months as ...
Botanic Tonics Applauds FDA Action on Synthetic 7-Hydroxymitragynine Products
Botanic Tonics has consistently advocated for regulations that distinguish between authentic kratom leaf products and ...
Sunscreen boss slams FDA recall for putting him "out of business"
The CEO said that the FDA's regulation of sunscreen, particularly for organic products, was "impossible" to meet.
FDA's top vaccine official leaves agency after controversial decisions
Dr. Vinay Prasad, an oncologist who was a fierce critic of COVID vaccine and mask mandates, was appointed in May.
Top FDA official appointed by Trump admin departs after three months
A spokesperson for the Health Department has said that Vinay Prasad did not want to be a "distraction to the great work of ...
Top FDA vaccine regulator abruptly exits post
DIRECTING A CHANGING CDC — The Senate voted to confirm Susan Monarez as the next CDC director Tuesday, marking an end to the ...
Controversial FDA official Dr. Vinay Prasad departs agency
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the controversial critic of the US Food and Drug Administration who took a top role at the regulatory ...