Lawmaker Questions FDA's Fast Drug Review Program

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A lawmaker has new worries about an FDA drug program. He wants to know if officials follow important ethics rules.

The program helps drugmakers get faster reviews for new medicines. It promises quicker approvals for drugs that help national interests.

Mr. Auchincloss says program details are hard to find. He questioned if the FDA can start this plan without Congress.

Lawmakers want to see financial forms from senior FDA officials. These officials vote on which drugs get a quick review.

FDA leaders say drug center staff still make final approvals. However, concerns about the program and its legality remain.

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What does the lawmaker want to know about the FDA drug program?

He wants to know if officials follow important ethics rules.

What does the program promise for new medicines?

It promises quicker approvals for drugs that help national interests.

What do lawmakers want from senior FDA officials?

Lawmakers want to see financial forms from senior FDA officials.

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