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…
58 viewsMs. 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…
58 viewsAt 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…
132 viewsCommittee 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…
121 viewsCommissioner 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 …
66 viewsMedical 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 …
139 viewsWitnesses 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…
59 viewsSenators 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…
178 viewsWitnesses testified regarding the labeling and consumption of dietary supplements by Americans. They discussed current labeling and nutrition information required for dietary supplements. Th…
363 viewsVice 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…
60 viewsJane 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…
38 viewsVice President Al Gore swore in Jane Henney as the new FDA Commissioner.
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