The FDA and Painkillers: What's Safe Now?


	The FDA and Painkillers: What's Safe Now?

sincitykitty

7-3-2009 4:30 PM

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sincitykitty says:

Will I still be able to fill my prescription for Vicodin or Percocet?

YES. While the FDA usually follows the recommendations of its advisory panels, the recommendations are not binding.

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