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Thursday, February 14, 2013

BREAKING NEWS: Public Citizen Opposes FDA Proposals for Compounding Labs--Audio Available



PUBLISHED BY BOB KRAFT, ATTORNEY AT LAW
P.I.S.S.D. — Personal Injury, Social Security Disability. Dallas Texas Lawyers
Public Citizen Opposes FDA Proposals for Compounding Labs
Written On February 14, 2013 By Bob Kraft

The Tennessean says Public Citizen sent HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius a letter expressing “strong opposition” to and “great concern” with FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg’s proposals for improved oversight of compounding labs in the wake of the fungal meningitis outbreak. In the letter, the consumer advocate said, “Dr. Hamburg’s performance in the wake of the preventable fungal meningitis tragedy demonstrates a remarkable failure of leadership.” In regards to Hamburg’s proposed legislation to recognize compounding labs as large-scale manufacturers, Public Citizen “asked Sebelius to reject the proposal, compel the FDA to use its existing authority to the fullest extent, direct Hamburg to be more forthcoming about the agency’s failures leading up to the outbreak and probe into preparations before her testimony to Congress.”

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