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Fresh turmoil at the FDA with Prasad’s exit

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  • Sarah Todd

  • March 9, 2026

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    Vinay Prasad has left the FDA for the second time, following a controversial tenure as head of the Center for Biological Evaluation and Research.

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    Under the Trump administration, FDA advisory committee meetings on drugs decreased by 72%, raising concerns among rare disease advocates.

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    Novo Nordisk plans to reduce the list prices of Ozempic and Wegovy to $675, but generics could be available for as low as $28 annually.

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    Parents seek autism diagnoses to gain insurance coverage for treatments like applied behavioral analysis, which can cost $70,000 out of pocket.

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    Oregon's new law aims to limit corporate takeovers in healthcare, as community protests arise against PeaceHealth's shift to an Atlanta-based operator.

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