Exposing unproven or unnecessary treatments and procedures

Unproven or unnecessary medical treatments and procedures not only can fail to help patients, but also can expose them to avoidable serious harm. Public Citizen protects patients by monitoring drugs, devices, dietary supplements and other areas in which patients may be subject to potentially harmful treatments or procedures.

We expose unnecessary or unproven drugs, devices and dietary supplements on the market, and other treatments and procedures in which the potential risks outweigh the benefits.

Public Citizen Statement for the Record on the Nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services

There are simply too many examples of anti-public health views to include in one statement.

Federal Officials Should Investigate Conduct of Alzheimer’s Disease Trials

Participants were not told whether their genetic profiles increased their risks of brain injuries from receiving the drugs.

FDA Must Prioritize Removal of Oral Phenylephrine From Shelves

We now urge the FDA to prioritize prompt removal of all oral phenylephrine-containing products from the U.S. market.