FDA bill passes House, goes to Senate
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June 21, 2012
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The House on Wednesday passed a major bill affecting the Food and Drug Administration that will increase inspections of drug manufacturing facilities overseas, while also funding review of new drugs at home. Under the bill, approved by majority voice vote Wednesday, the FDA will have more flexibility to inspect sites in China, India and other countries. The number of US drugs produced overseas has more than doubled over the past decade.
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