Question 1

What is an FDA Advisory Committee?

Accepted Answer

An FDA Advisory Committee (AdCom) is a panel of independent experts that the FDA convenes to vote on whether a contested drug should be approved. The FDA is not bound by the vote but usually follows it.

Question 2

Are AdCom votes public?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the FDA publishes the vote (including individual member votes), briefing documents, and a meeting transcript on its website within weeks of the meeting.

FDA Advisory Committee Calendar