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U.S. drugmakers cheer 'speed lane' for breakthrough therapies.
WASHINGTON | Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:58pm EDT
(Reuters) - A new regulatory pathway could shave years off the traditional drug approval process in the United States, according to some companies whose drugs have been given "breakthrough therapy" designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/24/us-usa-fda-drug-therapies-idUSBRE96N1JX20130724
WASHINGTON | Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:58pm EDT
(Reuters) - A new regulatory pathway could shave years off the traditional drug approval process in the United States, according to some companies whose drugs have been given "breakthrough therapy" designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/24/us-usa-fda-drug-therapies-idUSBRE96N1JX20130724
And what i heard and read the newer drugs are creating some issues to for some people ,even as the name of the drug is not Ribavirin, the purpose is the same, so time will tell about this great successes.
We can look it in any form, it is all about money, and statistics have been and always will be manipulated for the interest of the makers of drugs.As of today i still dispute the success rate of the "triple"we took, as the drop out rate was real high, no way 20% as it was claimed originally when was approved.The side effects were a lot harder , harsher as it was claimed.
But on the other end, the newer drugs are gives hope for many whom failed with the available approved treatments. In many ways the newer drugs are a way better, shorter and "maybe " somewhat " more tolerable for everyone .
Yes it's all about money ..money is the engine that drives everything.