STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Trump to name Hahn to head FDA; J&J settles opioid suit brought by Ohio counties
Hello, everyone, and nice to see you again after an extended respite that, in part, involved observing ancient traditions. We are back now, though, and revving up the proverbial engines. Of course, this requires a few cups of stimulation — our choice today is coconut for those who like to track this sort of thing. As always, you are invited to join us. Remember, no prescription is required. So no rebates must be calculated. A nice thing, yes? Meanwhile, here are some tidbits to get you going. Hope all goes well today and do keep in touch. …
President Trump is set to nominate Dr. Stephen Hahn to lead the Food and Drug Administration, pending completion of the vetting process, according to STAT. Hahn, an oncologist, is the chief medical executive at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Trump interviewed him for the job a month ago. A third person familiar with White House thinking confirmed that Hahn remained the frontrunner and that the administration was completing paperwork and final background checks.
