FDA Authorizes Florida’s Drug Importation Program | by: Deneen Fumich, RPh | Article Posted: January 9, 2024 | The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves the first state request to import drugs from Canada. Announced on January 5th, the FDA has authorized...
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NABP Accused of Enforcing ‘Shadow Regulation’ Twice in 3 years
NABP Accused of Enforcing ‘Shadow Regulation’ Twice in 3 years NABP is a private organization that mostly earns revenue by offering various services...
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