If vaping is 'truly helpful to quit smoking, they should be invited to do the research and then file their application with the FDA, and get a lawful approval,' says longtime pharma executive Fred Hassan.
, a longtime pharmaceutical executive turned health-care investor, tells e-cigarette makers to come through the regulatory "front door" if they want their products to be considered smoking cessation tools.
Vaping companies often market their products as healthier alternatives to traditional cigarettes and as a way that adults can wean themselves off of the habit. Some research does back up those claims.mysterious vaping-related lung diseaseWhile there's no question smoking regular combustible cigarettes is unhealthy, Hassan said that e-cigarette makers need to gather more data into the benefits to adult smokers looking to quit versus the societal impact of teen addiction.
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