Opioid Bills Could Enhance US FDA Approval, Withdrawal Authority

House opioid package includes ability to deny or withdraw products because of abuse potential, but new Senate package does not, setting up potential conference battle.

Opioid Law Concept 3D Illustration

The US FDA could formally gain the ability to deny a drug approval or force its withdrawal based solely on misuse or abuse potential in pending opioids legislation, a potentially high-profile tool in its efforts to fight the ongoing crisis.

The House version of the opioid legislation, the Support for Patients and Communities Act, would add risk of abuse...

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