ARTICLE | Regulation
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. ...