‘Right to Try’ bill passes House

The Idaho House has voted 66-1 in favor of the “Right to Try” bill proposed by Rep. Melissa Wintrow, D-Boise, that would allow terminally ill patients to use investigational drugs that haven’t yet gained full FDA approval, at their own risk. They could do so only at the direction of their doctor. “Many times it’s very difficult for someone with a terminal diagnosis … to access investigational drugs,” Wintrow told the House. “The FDA does have a ‘compassionate use’ program, but only about 1,000 patients a year access that program.” She said it can take months to qualify and not all patients do./ Betsy Russell , Eye On Boise. More here.