The top drug regulator at the Food and Drug Administration resigned Sunday, according to officials, after being accused of using his position of authority to publicly denigrate a treatment tied to a former business associate.

Dr. George Tidmarsh, a drug industry veteran who joined the administration in July, was placed on administrative leave Friday after officials in the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of General Counsel and the Office of the Inspector General “were notified of serious concerns about his personal conduct,” HHS spokeswoman Emily Hillard confirmed in an email.

Tidmarsh resigned Sunday morning, effective immediately.

“Secretary Kennedy expects the highest ethical standards from all individuals serving under his leadership and remains committed to full tran

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