Americans across the political spectrum want more transparency in drug approval decisions from FDA

Americans of all political leanings, gender, race and education levels want medical regulators to show more transparency, a new study finds.

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, surveyed Americans on whether they agree with certain statements about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and transparency in some of its decisions.

Of the ten statements presented to participants, all received support of 65 percent of higher.

Researchers also found little difference in responses from participants based of demographic factors like education or political leanings.

During a time of increased political polarization in the U.S., it is rare that Americans agree with each other from across the aisle.

It seems like the need for more transparency from the FDA is universally…