In Brief: FDA responds to Nasacort suit, acts on acetaminophen and continues medical food enforcement
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA responds to Nasacort Allergy suit; FDA will act on lower acetaminophen dose; FDA warns consumers about wart removers; FDA continues medical food enforcement; Supplements must include declared ingredients; CHPA applauds DXM-related legislation; and USP opens Shanghai facility.
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