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FDA launches plan to curb accidental overdoses

Source: Palm Beach Post
West Palm Beach : FL : USA | 28 days ago  
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  • A lab experiment is shown at the FDA near Washington
    A lab experiment is shown at the FDA near Washington
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A lab experiment is shown at the FDA near Washington
The Food and Drug Administration is launching a program to try and prevent millions of accidental drug overdoses that occur each year due to medication errors, misuse and other problems. Under the plan, the FDA will work with physicians to identify the types of drugs that pose the greatest risks to patients....
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