The Food and Drug Administration’s commissioner suggested Tuesday that the agency could push to remove more opioids from shelves.
Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the agency is conducting more reviews on how opioid painkillers are being abused. The comments come after the FDA made the unprecedented move in June of calling for the opioid Opana Extended Release to be pulled from shelves because of rampant abuse.
Stay informed.Stay ahead.
Join Washington Examiner for unlimited access to the news, analysis, and commentary that matter most.
See Options
Already a member? Log in
Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
