Episode 148: Drug Shortages in the US: The FDA Perspective With Robert Califf

Current FDA commissioner, Robert Califf, joins the show to cover his story – from his career path to his crucial role today. Join Chadi in this eye-opening episode as they uncover the complexities of drug shortages in the United States, especially in the realm of cancer treatment.Learn about the intricate web of factors contributing to drug shortages, how cancer drug scarcities emerged, and the FDA's pivotal role in addressing them. Dr. Califf shares strategies to mitigate these issues, emphasizing the importance of supply chain nuances and more.Tune in to gain unique insights into the FDA's commitment to patients and the future of cancer care.Read more about the cancer drug shortage.https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2023/06/cancer-drug-market-dysfunction-supply-shortage/674512/https://www.axios.com/2023/06/14/cancer-drug-shortages-supply-chain-vulnerabilitieshttps://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/OP.21.00883Check out Chadi’s website for all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes and other content. www.chadinabhan.com/Watch all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes on Youtube. www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiJPTpIJdIiukcq0UaMFsA