FDA Approves Addyi, Rejects Gender Discrimination Claims
This article was originally published in RPM Report
Executive Summary
FDA knew its decision on whether to approve the first treatment for female sexual dysfunction would be controversial. The Division Director's memo explaining the decision and acknowledging the controversy makes for interesting reading.
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