FDA approval is ______ if the increase in costs to patients (including the increase in deaths)is equal to the increase in benefits due to more rapid approval

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If the increase in costs to patients (including deaths) is equal to the increase in benefits due to more rapid approval, it means that the FDA is balancing the potential risks and benefits of the approval process effectively. Approving drugs too easily (answer A) could lead to unsafe medications on the market, while overly stringent approval processes (answer B) could mean beneficial drugs take longer to reach patients in need. Therefore, the best answer is C) just right.

FDA Approval Is ______ If the Increase in Costs to Patients