Chris Dodd: “The legislation we introduced is called the Better Pharmaceuticals for…”

On the recordMay 9, 1997

The legislation we introduced is called the Better Pharmaceuticals for Children Act. It is a piece of legislation that we think has great value. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, only one-fifth, or 20 percent, of all drugs on the market in the United States have been tested for their safety and effectiveness in children. Children are not simply smaller versions of adults. Their bodies actually metabolize drugs quite differently as they grow older. The lack of information about how drugs work in children can place pediatricians in an untenable position. They can either prescribe powerful drugs for their young patients that have only been tested in adults or they can deny them access to life-saving therapies. This dilemma is dramatically illustrated in the case of children with AIDS.

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Chris Dodd

Democratic · Connecticut

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Discussing the Better Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the need for drug testing in children.

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Chris Dodd: “The legislation we introduced is called the Better Pharmaceuticals for Children Act. It is a piece of legislation that…”

Editor's note · Context