Approved Quote by Leroy Hood
“If you go to the FDA with a drug that's only meant to treat 50 people, and it's a 95 percent cure rate, you'll get your drug approved.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: “FDA and Rare Diseases”, Leroy Hood, 2015
Regulatory pathways can favor drugs targeting very small populations with high efficacy, potentially skewing approval incentives.
In simple terms: Rare disease drugs get fast approval.
Key Takeaway
Balance incentives with broader need.
Themes
healthcare
regulation
drug development
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
policy
ethical
When to use this quote
- pharma
- clinical trials
- patient advocacy
Key Concepts
ethics
policy analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Should rare disease drugs receive special status?
- How to ensure equitable drug access?
A Different Perspective
May neglect cost‑effectiveness for larger populations.
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