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07-24-2003, 06:45 PM
There is a marked difference between the regulatory regime that governs prescription drugs and the one that governs dietary supplements. The difference in part has to do with the safety of the product. Prescription drugs are aimed at changing body functions and could therefore easily have adverse impacts.
On the other hand, as some reason, dietary supplements are a lot less complex and not near as severe in nature.
Assuming one accepts this reasoning. why is there an unven landscape when the government wants background test data once the product is on the market?
"While drug companies are required to prove the safety of their products and must turn over safety data and consumer complaints to the F.D.A., the agency, under a 1994 law, has no such authority over the makers of dietary supplements like ephedra."
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http://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/23/health/23EPHE.html?ex=1059537600&en=2191f72103e9883f&ei=5062&partner=GOOGLE
On the other hand, as some reason, dietary supplements are a lot less complex and not near as severe in nature.
Assuming one accepts this reasoning. why is there an unven landscape when the government wants background test data once the product is on the market?
"While drug companies are required to prove the safety of their products and must turn over safety data and consumer complaints to the F.D.A., the agency, under a 1994 law, has no such authority over the makers of dietary supplements like ephedra."
Read article
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/23/health/23EPHE.html?ex=1059537600&en=2191f72103e9883f&ei=5062&partner=GOOGLE