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Forum (Forum & Focus)

Apr. 2, 2009

Plan for High-Tech Prescriptions Ignores Grave Safety Concerns

Some in Congress are attempting to create a law that would allow for a dangerous drug substitution that could impact patient safety.

FORUM COLUMN

By Bryan A. Liang

If you walked into a restaurant and ordered an espresso, but the waiter gave you a coffee instead, you'd be unhappy - especially if the waiter insisted that there was no difference between the two. Yes, both are made from coffee beans and hot water - and both are loaded with caffeine - but they also taste very different and may have different effects in different people.

Right now, some in Congress are attemp...

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