Evaluate the pros and cons of FDA regulation of the pharmaceutical industry.

Please answer the following topic in full sentence and/or paragraph form.

This discussion is a research activity in which you will evaluate the pros and cons of FDA regulation of the pharmaceutical industry. To meet the requirements of this discussion activity, you may consider the topic from either of the following perspectives: 1) a specific drug and its impact on patients or on costs, or 2) the costs and benefits of the FDA’s contributions to patient safety. You must substantiate your response with information from one or more peer-reviewed sources. 

Requirements

Discussion responses should be 250 words is length, relevant, original, and contribute to the quality of the discussion. Your responses should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.), displaying superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.

Responses should be consistent with APA style guidelines and include citations and references to outside sources.