03/10/2015
https://www.congress.gov...
"Currently, the fines for manufacturing are a mere $10,000 for neglect in reporting on that distribution. So to me, that is hardly a deterrent."
"I do not know if either one of you knows--I am assuming you do--that the Drug Enforcement Administration classified opioids as a dangerous substance with a potential for high abuse and leading to seve..."
"I think we are beyond watching these patterns. I think that is why we are in this problem, because that is all we did and we did not penalize the manufacturer for failing to notify."
"So my point is, where is the accountability? Where is the accountability for drug manufacturers not tracking and using that information with the Drug Enforcement Administration to work cost-effectivel..."