Unapproved But Not Always Unavailable.

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  • Author(s): Thompson, Larry
  • Source:
    FDA Consumer. Jan/Feb2000, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p8-13. 6p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      EXPERIMENTAL therapeutics; UNITED States. Food & Drug Administration
    • Subject Terms:
      UNITED States
    • Abstract:
      Discusses the issue of the availability of experimental treatments for seriously ill patients in the United States. Percent of drugs in testing that will ultimately be approved; Incorrect perception of the public about the Food and Drug Administration; Pros and cons of experimental treatments; Intervention of AIDS; Issue on how to get access; Clinical trials; Single-patient investigational new drugs. INSETS: Is the Risk Worth It?;What FDA Does Not Do.