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We require drug companies show their products are safe and efficacious, and there is both a scientific and a legal framework by which we do this.

We don’t do this.

What the FDA requires is acceptable safety in light of the benefit provided.

The FDA approves highly toxic drugs all the time. Including ones with the risk of death. I don’t think anyone would call chemotherapy “safe”.




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