Over-Legislating On Opioids? US FDA May Get New Authorities And Unwanted Tasks
Executive Summary
In the face of the overwhelming opioid abuse epidemic, it is hard to argue against doing more. But, at least when it comes to some of the FDA-related bills pending, there is a good argument that Congress is in danger of over-legislating.
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