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Mar 25 2014

Senators Coburn and Burr Ask Canada to Stop Producing Addictive Opiods

Dr. Coburn and Senator Burr sent a letter to Minister Ambrose asking Health Canada to stop the production of an addictive non-abuse deterrent opioid that is banned in the U.S. Due to the proximity of our nations drugs can easily cross the border, legally and illegally.  By coordinating our regulatory approaches to this prescription medication the public health in both nations can improve while ensuring patients have access to the medicines they need. 

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