Posted by Jonathan on April 16, 1998 at 16:50:50:
In Reply to: Re: Question number 2 posted by Marilyn on April 16, 1998 at 16:48:45:
: : O.K. Now, speaking of technology. Our friends the FDA apparently approves over 4000 producst every year. Quite a few of these are duplicates or nearly so. Should there be a restriction of duplication of technology and devices?
: Yes there are many things that are nearly duplicated. But if the drug or equipment is just a little bit better and results in a more favorable outcome for the patient, it would be hard to set limitations. Also, who would have the sayso as far as if it were a duplication or not?
Marilyn, do you think that the FDA is capable of having the last say?