"FDA officials denied political motives and stood firm, citing case
studies that link the intravenous form of the drug to cardiac arrest
and death; the data are unclear, says the agency, about the pill, which
carries a lower dose."



I found this article infuriating because the continuation of the above quote suggests that Dr. Hale is acting purely on an emotional persuasion.  A more exacting research scientist there cannot be. 

Nonetheless the FDA assumes that reports of use "overseas" must be from sub-standard third world countries.  Like Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand...  What we find funny here in Canada is that the evil imported substandard drugs were often originally manufactured IN THE USA.  

Politics can make you crazy.  

Judith

Judith A. Hayman, RN, BSc, BScN, IBCLC 
Public Health Nurse, Lactation Consultant 
Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit 

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