FDA’s sunscreen decision proves the agency is done burning patients’ wallets

Published June 16, 2026 10:00am ET



The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that, for the first time in more than 20 years, it will expand the range of permitted sunscreen options available to consumers this summer. This should increase competition, giving consumers more choices and lower prices. 

But you might be asking yourself: Why should I care? Cool, but is this really a big deal? 

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