FDA Causes Harm

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is often seen as a guardian of public health, but its actions can sometimes lead to significant harm. A recent example involves the drug Zurzuvae, which was developed to treat postpartum depression—a condition that affects roughly one in eight new mothers and can have devastating consequences, including suicide and harm to infants. Despite its proven efficacy, the FDA delayed approval of Zurzuvae, leaving many women to suffer unnecessarily. This delay is part of a broader pattern of overcaution that prioritizes avoiding risk over enabling access to life-saving treatments.