In 2008 There Was a Change in the Way the United

question 87

Multiple Choice

In 2008 there was a change in the way the United States Food and Drug Administration handled pharmaceuticals. What was the practical effect of this change?

• A) decreased the amount of testing required
• B) allows advertising directly to consumers via television
• C) increased the approval rate for biological target compounds
• D) drug candidates could be screened more quickly
• E) None of the above.

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