1). Long-term independent monitoring
of side effects by independent researchers.
2). Prompt follow-up on important
side effects by independent researchers.
3). Permit only independent researchers
to run drug trials (have the selection research companies done through a random pool).
4). The researchers would own the results and their publication rights.
5). For FDA approval heads on testing--rather
than being more effective than a placebo.
6). When appropriate require that
1/4th those tested be over the age of 60.
7). Key positions in the FDA be filled
by researchers without ties to PhARMA.
8) Make readily available in
an easy to peruse form the results of studies and reports of side effects which would include comparisons to similar drugs.
9) Limit PhARMA to research for and
manufacturing of drugs, and thus eliminate the sales and educational activities.
10). Forbid direct to consumer adds.
11). Promote the free flow of information
over the internet.
13). Eliminate direct to consumer
advertising.
14). Eliminate the ability to extend
patents, and also other ways that PhARMA delays the introduction of generic drugs.
15). Eliminate funding of the FDA
from PhARMA for the approval of new drugs, which was established by the Prescription Drug User Fee Act.
16). Require independent accounting,
and it public.
