F.D.A. Seeks Tighter Control on Prescriptions for Class of Painkillers

The Food and Drug Administration recommended new restrictions on prescriptions for drugs like Vicodin, which combine the narcotic hydrocodone with over-the-counter pain medication.    

Source: NYT Health - October 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By BARRY MEIER Tags: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Pain-Relieving Drugs Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Drug Abuse and Traffic Food and Drug Administration Woodcock, Janet Source Type: news