A pro-patient, pro-public health agenda for the regulation of medical products should, among other things: (a) ensure that these products are safe and effective for their intended uses; (b) maximize transparency regarding regulatory actions and the data used to support those actions; (c) spur the development of new treatments that truly meet the health needs of patients throughout the world; (d) minimize both industry bias in the development of medical products and industry influence on prescribing practices; and (e) ensure that medical products are affordable for all patients who need them and for society.
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