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    FDA: Preparing for the 21st Century

    Ms. Henney talked about various issues facing the Food and Drug Administration and ways the agency tried to maintain accuracy and public trust. Among the topics she addressed were drug-testi…

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    Antimicrobial Resistance

    At a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Antibiotic Resistance, witnesses testified about the threat posed when antimicrobial drugs are no longer effective against infectiou…

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    Internet Pharmacy Regulation

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held hearings to examine the benefits and risks of pharmaceutical sales over the Internet, focusing on public health implications, law enf…

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    Food and Drug Administration

    Commissioner Jane Henney talked about the role of the Food and Drug Administration in the regulation of the pharmaceutical industry. Among the issues discussed was the price of prescription …

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    Mental Health Issues

    Medical experts talked about a White House initiative to curb the amount of psychotropic drugs prescribed to children under six. They said that while they may help some children, drugs like …

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    Food and Drug Administration Appropriations

    Witnesses testified about fiscal year 2001 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration. Among the issues they addressed were efforts to reduce medical errors, Internet drug sales, an…

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    Food Safety Regulations

    Senators heard testimony about possible duplication and overlap among agencies that deal with food safety. Federal officials testified that food safety is a high priority for the Clinton adm…

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    FDA Regulation of Dietary Supplements

    Witnesses testified regarding the labeling and consumption of dietary supplements by Americans. They discussed current labeling and nutrition information required for dietary supplements. Th…

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    Drug Labeling

    Vice President Al Gore announced a new plan to provide standard labeling on over-the-counter drugs. The labels were easier to read because they had larger print and a standardized format pro…

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    The FDA: Its Mission for the New Millennium

    Jane Henney outlined the priorities of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the immediate future. She said that the top priority was passage of the FDA Modernization Act, followed by e…

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    FDA Commissioner Swearing-In

    Vice President Al Gore swore in Jane Henney as the new FDA Commissioner.

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