The Lancet comments: "Although supporters of Plan B's in the US Senate have blocked his confirmation until the FDA issues a ruling, as acting FDA commissioner von Eschenbach has refused to do so. His failure to issue a decision undermines both his credibility and that of the agency. von Eschenbach should move quickly to approve Plan B and show he has independence needed to be an effective leader of the FDA."
See also World Report on the FDA and Profile on Andrew von Eschenbach.
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