In Response to Criticism That Some Drugs Are Available in Other

question 120

Multiple Choice

In response to criticism that some drugs are available in other countries long before they are available in the U.S.,which act was passed in 1997?

• A) Compassionate Use IND
• B) Emergency Treatment Investigational New Drug (IND)
• C) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Modernization Act
• D) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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