When I heard that, I emailed them the following:
"Why do you insist on punishing the masses for the sins of a few? Taking OTC cough medicines off the shelf and making them by prescription only because 1% of the users abuse them is an example of misguided thinking. If that's what you believe, take ALL OTC medicines off the shelf because someone, somewhere, will abuse them. Bye-bye aspirin."
To which they imperiously replied:
"Thank you for writing the Division of Drug Information, in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
"The FDA appreciates the time you have taken to submit your comments. Please be assured that they have been noted.
"This communication is consistent with 21CFR10.85(k) and constitutes an informal communication that represents our best judgment at this time but does not constitute an advisory opinion, does not necessarily represent the formal position of the FDA, and does not bind or otherwise obligate or commit the agency to the views expressed"
Gosh, gee whillikers. Doesn't that just warm the cockles of your heart?
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