Epidiolex Advisory Committee Appears To Be Covering US FDA's Bases, But Liver Injury Concerns Persist
Executive Summary
Panel for first-ever marijuana derivative will discuss safety issues, including link to transaminase elevations, but low potential for abuse and strong efficacy suggest a smooth route to approval.
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