Chinese Drug Regulation Official Fired Amid Probe

Published June 15, 2010

Prescriptions abuse is growing epidemic
Overdosing is the number one cause of accidental death in the United States. Local leaders are stepping up a push to keep leftover prescription medication out of childrens’ hands.

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Prescription drug meeting set in Wayne for June 15
WAYNE — A community discussion about prescription drug abuse in the area will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, at Town Hall in Wayne. The meeting is sponsored by the Wayne County Commission and Wayne Family Resource Network in conjunction with the West Virginia Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being, the West Virginia Prevention Resource Center and the West Virginia Center for Civic …

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Chinese drug regulation official fired amid probe
The deputy head of China’s food and drug regulator is being investigated and has been dismissed from his post, a state news agency said Sunday, citing an anti-corruption agency. News agency – People’s Republic of China – China – Regulation of therapeutic goods – Services