FDA Call For Pediatric Cough/Cold Input Signals New Rule Is A Long Way Off
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA plans to revise monograph language for over-the-counter pediatric cough/cold products, but the agency is seeking input on some basic data questions first, indicating many steps will be taken before a rule can be finalized
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