FDA recently expressed support for tightening the prescribing and dispensing of hydrocodone-containing drugs. Some pharma industry watchdogs see this as an important first step in the government eventually putting limits on the prescribing and use of similar pain and anti-anxiety therapeutics. (For GEN’s list of the top 17 abused prescription drugs of 2013, click here.)
Poll Question:
Do you think the government should move to put limits on the availability and use of pain and mood-altering drugs?
Yes
118
No
106
