Drug Shortage Rules Surface In Latest FDA Regulatory Agenda
Executive Summary
FDA has yet to prognosticate on a schedule for other FDASIA-mandated regulations; HHS says that FDA’s priorities for the coming year will involve devices and food, as well as promoting international regulatory cooperation.
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