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FDA picking winners and losers through voucher program

Commissioner’s national priority voucher is more reward than incentive

October 17, 2025 11:33 PM UTC

The first batch of commissioner’s national priority vouchers makes it clear that the program will function primarily as a reward rather than an incentive. The distinction is important because incentives shape future behavior, while rewards recognize past achievements.

By selectively granting CNPVs, FDA is picking winners, and, by extension, creating losers. ...