Califf

Ensuring naloxone is widely available, especially as an approved OTC product, makes a critical tool available to help protect public health," FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D., said in a statement.

Califf said social media allows people without medical experience to amplify false information about health.

Makary would also inherit a raft of ongoing projects at the FDA kicked off by outgoing Commissioner Robert Califf, including the reorganization of the agency’s food division and plans to regulate artificial intelligence in medical technology.

Dr. Robert Califf, who was F.D.A. commissioner under President Barack Obama, said on Twitter on Sunday that Dr. Hahn should correct his statement.