Regulation Gaps Set the Stage for Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
Regulation Gaps Set the Stage for Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
The fungal meningitis outbreak is one of the most devastating manmade health-related tragedies in recent history. Its consequences have brought to light the gaps in the regulation of large-scale compounders. Federal and state regulators have acted quickly to close some of the regulatory gaps that have allowed some large-scale compounders to function with minimal oversight. However, it remains to be seen if the new law is sufficient to safeguard the public.
Conclusion
The fungal meningitis outbreak is one of the most devastating manmade health-related tragedies in recent history. Its consequences have brought to light the gaps in the regulation of large-scale compounders. Federal and state regulators have acted quickly to close some of the regulatory gaps that have allowed some large-scale compounders to function with minimal oversight. However, it remains to be seen if the new law is sufficient to safeguard the public.
