Re: Question number 2

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Posted by Jonathan on April 16, 1998 at 16:55:16:

In Reply to: Re: Question number 2 posted by Linda on April 16, 1998 at 16:53:02:

: : : : 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?

: I think it should have criterias

You're absolutely right, but I wonder if the medical equipment companies, or the pharmacies, etc. would want to set that criteria?

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: : : : : 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? : : I think it should have criterias : You're absolutely right, but I wonder if the medical equipment companies, or the pharmacies, etc. would want to set that criteria?

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