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Commentary

The FDA Acetaminophen Advisory Committee Meeting – what is the future of acetaminophen in the United States? The perspective of a committee member

Edward P. Krenzelok Pittsburgh Poison Center and Drug Information Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 784-789 | Received 17 Jul 2009, Accepted 04 Aug 2009, Published online: 07 Sep 2009

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