Campaign Against Woodcock’s US FDA Commissioner Bid Has Begun

Opioid issues delayed Robert Califf’s confirmation as FDA commissioner. Could they prevent the nomination of Janet Woodcock?

Janet Woodcock and Joshua Sharfstein are the leading contenders for FDA commissioner. (Credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images; Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Joshua Sharfstein and Janet Woodcock are the leading contenders to be nominated for FDA commissioner. • Source: Alex Wong and Mark Wilson/Getty Images

The US Food and Drug Administration action’s, or lack thereof, on the opioid epidemic once again could influence a commissioner confirmation fight.

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