FDA inspector Frances Kelsey refused to approve an application with what she viewed as insufficient safety data,even under pressure from her superiors,and thus,prevented the Thalidomide tragedy from occurring in the United States.

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This statement is true. FDA inspector Frances Kelsey refused to approve an application for the drug Thalidomide due to concerns about insufficient safety data. This decision prevented the tragic birth defects that occurred in other countries where the drug had been approved.

FDA Inspector Frances Kelsey Refused to Approve an Application with What