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FDA Turmoil: Top Regulator Ousted Amid Controversy

11/15/2025

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The FDA faces internal turmoil after George Tidmarsh, its top drug regulator, is ousted.
Tidmarsh's resignation is linked to accusations of retaliation and conflicts with other officials.
Richard Pazdur, a respected FDA insider, was initially approached for the position but declined.
Peter Lurie, a former FDA associate commissioner, criticized the chaotic appointment process.
The upheaval could undermine public trust in the FDA's regulatory processes as the administration challenges scientific expertise.

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The FDA faces internal turmoil after George Tidmarsh, its top drug regulator, is ousted.
Tidmarsh's resignation is linked to accusations of retaliation and conflicts with other officials.
Richard Pazdur, a respected FDA insider, was initially approached for the position but declined.
Peter Lurie, a former FDA associate commissioner, criticized the chaotic appointment process.
The upheaval could undermine public trust in the FDA's regulatory processes as the administration challenges scientific expertise.