Political Quotes

On the recordMay 22, 2013
I think it is irresponsible for us to stand by and expect FDA to cobble together a piecemeal approach to regulating the practice of compounding pharmacy.
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Joe Pitts
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Pitts criticizes the lack of FDA authority and calls for updated regulations on compounding pharmacies.

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