The Rot at the FDA: A Pattern of Politics Over Science The Food and Drug Administration has long been seen as a bulwark against corruption and special interests in American healthcare, but lately it's become clear that this institution is riddled with the same problems it was meant to prevent.
Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, an agency official who scrutinized the safety of antidepressants, COVID 19 vaccines, and other widely used therapies, has stepped down from her role leading the agency's drug program.
Her departure is a symptom of a larger malaise afflicting the FDA. The revolving door at the FDA has long been a concern for those who value scientific integrity over politics.