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Nature Medicine 13, 111 (2007)
Published online: 31 January 2007 | doi:10.1038/nm0207-111b

US proposal to expand access to untested drugs draws fire

Emily Waltz1

  1. New York


Scheme could jeopardize drug development.


Should those who are sick or dying and have exhausted all other options be able to try drugs that haven't yet been approved? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seems to think so and in December proposed a controversial scheme to help people get the drugs they need.

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