Online Pharmacy Stirs Ranitidine Controversy With Petition To Halt Sales
Executive Summary
After its tests showed ranitidine forms a nitrosamine impurity that is a probable carcinogen, Valisure asks FDA to suspend sales of antacid products containing the API. In citizen petition firm, online pharmacy also advises FDA to publish regulations requiring independent chemical testing, verification of drugs.
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