Uk.reuters.com just released an article about the lackluster number of approved drugs by FDA in 2013. In 2013 only 27 were approved vs. 39 in 2012, which was the most since 1997. FDA attributed the large decrease to fewer applications in 2013 which was down from 41 to 32.  The average number of filings are 35, reported FDA. To read the full article click here.