The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a history of controversy. It’s been blamed for not acting fast enough. It’s also been blamed for rushing products to market.

The FDA has a tough job. It regulates a powerful industry with a lot of money — and questionable practices. With American distrust for Big Pharma at an all-time high, the FDA’s role is more important than ever.

This is how the FDA could be doing a better job at protecting Americans from the greed of some pharmaceutical companies.

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