A bill became law late last year that could mean the end of testing drugs on animals eventually. It's called the FDA Modernization Act 2.0. The law has bipartisan support. Seven republican senators led by Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, three democrats including Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont co-sponsored the bill. PETA is thrilled about it too. But is the technology ready.

5 Things Sunday Host James Brown and USA TODAY Patient Safety Enterprise Reporter Karen Weintraub discuss the implications of this new law, what makes it possible and if or when drugs not tested on animals will make it on the market.

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Show notes

Animal testing no longer required for drug approval. But high-tech substitutes aren't ready

FDA Modernization Act Press Conference - October 7, 2021

Dr. Paul’s Bipartisan FDA Modernization Act 2.0 to End Animal Testing Mandates Included in 2022 Year-end Legislation

Victory! President Signs Groundbreaking FDA Modernization Act 2.0

NABR’s press statement on the FDA Modernization Act 2.0

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Karen Weintraub on Twitter

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