FDA announces new draft guidance
On March 21, 2007, the FDA announced new draft guidance that would lead to restrictions on who can serve on an FDA Advisory Committee in an attempt to reduce potential conflicts of interest. Advisory Committees are those committees that provide the FDA with "independent advice from outside experts" on issues relating to drugs or devices being considered by the FDA. Often the issue being considered is whether the product should be removed from the market. Thus, membership on an Advisory Committee is a prestigious position with significant influence over the continued marketability of a product.
