Health Market News: DXM Sales Age-Restriction Bill Filed, E-Cigarettes Top NRTs In UK Trial
Executive Summary
Resp. Matsui, Johnson again introduce bill for national age-18 requirement for OTC DXM sales; E-Cigarettes top NRTs for smoking cessation efficacy in UK trial.
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