U.S. FDA advisory meetings through Sept 14

DRUG SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

DATE: Sept. 14, 0800/1200

LOCATION: Marriott Inn and Conference Center, University of Maryland and University College, 3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi, Md.

CONTACT: Elaine Ferguson, 301-827-7001

The committee will discuss the abuse potential of the drug dextromethorphan and the public health benefits and risks of dextromethorphan use as a cough suppressant in prescription and nonprescription drug products. The Department of Health and Human Services received a request from the Drug Enforcement Administration for a scientific and medical evaluation and scheduling recommendation for dextromethorphan in response to the increased incidence of abuse, especially among adolescents. (Reporting by Lisa Richwine and Susan Heavey; Editing by Tim Dobbyn)