Safety of Local Pharmacy Drugs
The committee heard testimony on the safety and quality of drugs compounded at the local pharmacy level to determine if further regulation w… read more
The committee heard testimony on the safety and quality of drugs compounded at the local pharmacy level to determine if further regulation was necessary. The hearing examined the growth of drug compounding and assessed the adequacy of regulatory oversight. The lack of means to test drugs that have been compounded for the accuracy of the dosage, and the lack of a system of adverse event reporting were addressed. Among instances of improper dispensing discussed was a case in Kansas City, Missouri. close
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