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Drugs and Supplements in the US: Is the current system of pharmaceutical and supplement regulation in the United States adequately protecting public health? Does it favor market access over safety and efficacy? Or does it skew more towards safety with an overly burdensome regulatory apparatus? Why are drugs and supplements treated differently? Should they be?

https://research.oregonstate.edu/ori/irb/policies-and-guidance-investigators/guidance/drugs-biologics-and-dietary-supplements

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dietary-supplements-protein-powders-what-to-watch-out-for/

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5283833-fewer-than-half-of-americans-trust-fda-cdc-to-do-their-job/

https://www.cato.org/blog/when-fda-becomes-political-patients-autonomy-suffers

https://magazine.ucsf.edu/generic-drugs-are-they-par-pricier-brands

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/generic-drugs-manufactured-overseas-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/