Citing policy blunders that might have increased the opiate crisis, Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., continues to try to block President Barack Obama’s Food and Drug Administration Commissioner nominee, Dr. Robert Califf. On Jan. 25, Markey placed the nomination on hold until the FDA commits to immediate changes in policies on the approval of opioid-based medicines. … Continue reading Cape Cod Times: Markey: FDA must change drug approval policies