Posted by River1924 on July 29, 2006, at 0:44:56
In reply to Re: EMEA - refusal for Valdoxan (agomelatine), posted by notfred on July 28, 2006, at 19:39:54
In my opinion, anything that isn't harmful and may help (even a small subgroup of individuals) should be allowed into the marketplace. I don't think FDA or EU has to "approve" it as in give it the organizations seal of approval. Maybe another category could be created. "Generally Safe Drugs of Uncertain or Limited Effectiveness." Insurance needn't be compelled to cover it but, when one has tried everything else, why not give me a chance.
Really. there are thousands of chemicals which are in industrial products that haven't had any real testing... yet we are allowed to absorb them through air and water.
I find the whole system bizarre. Plus, at least as concerns the FDA... I tend to think giant US companies have a far better chance of getting drugs through the system... not because they are better drugs but the companies have better connections.
Oh vay. R.
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