Bioidentical Hormones - U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
Bioidentical Hormones - U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Bioidentical Hormones - U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
17 products, including compounded so-called bioidentical drugs. As these products have become increasingly prevalent, so has our attention to them. I am happy to answer your questions. [The prepared statement of Dr. Galson follows:] i.
18 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES STATEMENT BY STEVEN K. GALSON, M.D., M.P.H. DIRECTOR CENTER FOR DRUG EVALUATION AND RESEARCH U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BEFORE THE SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING HEARING ON Food and Drug Administration Rockville MD 20857 BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONES: SOUND SCIENCE OR BAD MEDICINE? APRIL 19, 2007 RELEASE ONLY UPON DELIVERY
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products, including compounded so-called bioidentical drugs. As<br />
these products have become increasingly prevalent, so has our attenti<strong>on</strong><br />
to them.<br />
I am happy to answer your questi<strong>on</strong>s.<br />
[The prepared statement of Dr. Gals<strong>on</strong> follows:]<br />
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