experimental drugs

The Food and Drug Administration approves more than 99 percent of applications for compassionate use of experimental medicines. But supporters of a right-to-try law want a more direct approach.

House Passes 'Right-To-Try' Bill For Experimental Drugs

Alison Kodjak

Some patient groups, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the American Lung Association opposed the bill because they said it could do more harm than good.

Government & Politics

Ky Lawmakers Approve “Right to Try” Bill For Terminally Ill

The Associated Press

Kentucky lawmakers have given final approval to a bill aimed at making it easier for terminally ill patients to obtain experimental treatments. Senate…

Government & Politics

Senate Passes Experimental Drug Legislation

Stu Johnson (KPR)

Legislation providing for the increased use of experimental drugs for terminally ill patients is heading to the Kentucky House. The Senate voted…