9 Quotes by Lester Crawford

We believe that there may be means to develop this kind of vaccine without use of egg-based product, ... We believe there needs to be some research into that.

We're aware that there are many social and ethical issues related to the cloning of animals.

There are unique regulatory issues that need to be addressed, ... We can only decide these issues in an open process. That will let us decide whether FDA can approve a drug for both over-the-counter and prescription use, for the same indication, sold in the same package.

I also must thank the extraordinary people of FDA for the honor of having served with them, ... They have made public service a joy and a pleasure as we worked together to accomplish great things for public health.

I think we're going to come close to Canada at the end of the day,

Previous shortages highlighted the need for additional influenza vaccine manufacturers for the U.S. market,

Accelerated approval has allowed us to evaluate and approve Fluarix in record time so that we can make available additional safe and effective flu vaccines, ... I commend our Center for Biologics for taking extraordinary steps to help us be better prepared for both the upcoming and future flu seasons.

talented and smart, and I am delighted to have been able to recruit him back to the agency to help me fulfill our public-health goals.

The FDA also encourages consumers to learn about potential savings through Medicare's outpatient prescription drug coverage, ... This new program comes at a time when five out of six people aged 65 and older are taking at least one medication, and almost half of all elderly people take three or more.