Peter Lehner: Ending FDA Paralysis on Antibiotics With Two Court Victories and a Push for Transparency

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Jun 22, 2012

Peter Lehner: Ending FDA Paralysis on Antibiotics With Two Court Victories and a Push for Transparency

It's time for FDA to step up and ensure that antibiotics are preserved for when we need them most: to heal sick people. full story

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