Seeking to Improve the Safety of Children's Medication and Medical Devices

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joined in introducing legislation that will help ensure drugs and medical devices are specifically tested, labeled, and proven to be safe and effective for children. The legislation ensures children are prioritized in the drug development process and that drug labels provide clear, detailed information about the proper use and dosage of medications for children. This bill will strengthen successful programs that have helped speed the design of life-saving medical devices for children, and enabled doctors to avoid dangerous guesswork in prescribing medicine for children.

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