FDA offers bonuses for faster drug reviews

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The FDA chief will offer money bonuses for quick drug reviews. This new program will start in August for agency employees.

This plan raises questions about drug safety and rushing work. Only drug reviewers can get money, not other FDA staff members.

Drug companies pay fees to the FDA for faster product reviews. These bonuses aim to reward staff for efficient, good quality work.

The FDA is losing many staff members who review new medicines. Some worry the public will think FDA is too close to drug companies.

Commissioner Makary wants drug reviews to be much faster now. The agency has received criticism for how it handles some medicines.

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What will the FDA chief offer for quick drug reviews?

The FDA chief will offer money bonuses for quick drug reviews.

When will the new program start?

The new program will start in August.

Who can receive the money bonuses?

Only drug reviewers can get money, not other FDA staff members.

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