FDA Appoints Dr.Tidmarsh as Drug Chief.

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The FDA has a new leader for its drug program. A pharmaceutical executive will now run it. This is the latest change in leadership at the agency.

Dr. George Tidmarsh will direct the drug center. He is a cancer and children's doctor. The center checks if drugs in the U.S. are safe.

Tidmarsh will check some important things. This includes the safety of a specific abortion pill. The FDA will also check some other older medicines.

Tidmarsh started and led some drug companies. One company made medicine for joint pain. He also worked as a teacher at Stanford University.

The FDA's drug center is very big. It has almost 6,000 workers. They check new drugs and watch how older drugs are used.

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Who is the new leader of the FDA's drug program?

Dr. George Tidmarsh is the new leader.

What does the FDA's drug center do?

The FDA's drug center checks if drugs in the U.S. are safe.

How many workers are at the FDA's drug center?

The FDA's drug center has almost 6,000 workers.

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