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FDA post-market study delays draw scrutiny amid faster reviews

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Nearly 600 FDA-required post-market studies for drugs and devices are delayed, raising questions of safety as regulators pursue faster approvals.

Hundreds of FDA-mandated post-market studies for approved drugs and medical devices are running behind schedule, highlighting regulatory challenges as the agency increasingly relies on post-approval research to address unresolved safety and efficacy questions.

The issue has gained renewed attention as federal regulators pursue policies intended to accelerate patient access to

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