Key controversies over how prescription drugs are developed and marketed, and why those controversies exist
The FDA — its history, public health role, and rules affecting prescription drugs in the US
The process of discovering, testing, and approving innovative drugs, including various perspectives on the criteria used for drug approval
The cost of prescription drugs, including the factors affecting a drug’s market exclusivity period and the availability and use of affordable generic drugs
Safety evaluation of prescription drugs using “real world” data
Current topics stirring debate over the scope of FDA regulation, such as dietary supplements, special classes of prescription drugs, and “right to try” lawsthat allow patients to obtain drugs prior to FDA approval
Prescription drug marketing rules and the effect of drug promotion on the behavior of physicians and patients
