FDA's Top Drug Regulator Resigns Amid Ethics Investigation and Lawsuit

FDA's Top Drug Regulator Resigns Amid Ethics Investigation and Lawsuit

Dr. George Tidmarsh, head of the FDA's drug division, resigned following an ethics probe and a lawsuit alleging misconduct related to his comments on a pharmaceutical company's product.

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November 06, 2025
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FDA's Top Drug Regulator Resigns Amid Ethics Investigation and Lawsuit
FDA's Top Drug Regulator Resigns Amid Ethics Investigation and Lawsuit

Gizmodo • 06 Nov 00:16

Dr. George Tidmarsh, head of the FDA's drug division, resigned following an ethics probe and a lawsuit alleging misconduct related to his comments on a pharmaceutical company's product.

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November 04, 2025
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FDA's Top Drug Regulator Resigns Amid Ethics Probe and Lawsuit
FDA's Top Drug Regulator Resigns Amid Ethics Probe and Lawsuit

Ars Technica • 04 Nov 23:24

George Tidmarsh, head of the FDA's drug division, resigned following an ethics investigation and a lawsuit alleging misuse of his position against a former associate.

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November 03, 2025
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FDA Drug Center Chief Resigns Amid Ethics Probe and Lawsuit
FDA Drug Center Chief Resigns Amid Ethics Probe and Lawsuit

NBC News • 03 Nov 14:33

Dr. George Tidmarsh, head of the FDA's drug division, resigned following an ethics investigation and a lawsuit alleging misconduct.

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FDA Drug Center Director Resigns Amid Conduct Investigation and Lawsuit
FDA Drug Center Director Resigns Amid Conduct Investigation and Lawsuit

AP News • 03 Nov 05:50

Dr. George Tidmarsh, head of the FDA's drug center, resigned following an investigation into his personal conduct and a lawsuit alleging defamatory statements against Aurinia Pharmaceuticals.

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November 02, 2025
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FDA's Top Drug Regulator Resigns Amid Investigation into Personal Conduct
FDA's Top Drug Regulator Resigns Amid Investigation into Personal Conduct

statnews.com • 02 Nov 22:37

George Tidmarsh, head of the FDA's drug division, resigned following an investigation into serious concerns about his personal conduct, coinciding with a lawsuit alleging misuse of his position against a former associate.

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