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Former commissioners, patient groups endorse Sharpless as permanent FDA leader

September 4, 2019 1:10 PM UTC

Five former FDA commissioners and dozens of patient groups have publicly asked President Donald Trump and HHS Secretary Alex Azar to nominate acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless as permanent commissioner.

The endorsements come as the 210-day window for Sharpless to serve in an acting capacity is drawing to a close on Nov. 1. Azar is considering other candidates for the position, including Brett Giroir, assistant HHS secretary for health (see “Clock Ticking”). ...