Drug Compounding: FDA Authority and Possible Issues for Congress

Dabrowska, Agata

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Legislation;    Drugs;    Drug law and legislation;    Pharmacists;   

RP-ID  :  R45069
RP-ID  :  R45069_2018Jan05

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses legislation regulating the compounding of drugs by pharmacies to remove certain ingredients from a standard approved drug for patients with allergies, or for a medical clinic to keep on hand. It outlines various arguments for and against further regulation of the practice by the FDA and potential Congressional actions.