
MedicineMarch 13, 2024
Why Children’s Medications Are Not Fully Tested
Most pharmaceuticals are developed and approved for use only in adults. Some researchers are working to change that
Frieda Klotz is a journalist based in Brussels, and a senior contributor to Undark. She covers culture, health, and reproductive medicine. Her writing has appeared in the Guardian, Irish Times, Al Jazeera America, Mosaic Science, and other outlets.

Why Children’s Medications Are Not Fully Tested
Most pharmaceuticals are developed and approved for use only in adults. Some researchers are working to change that