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- Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
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- A Resource About Medication Tampering
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- I still remember the chill that went through me at the first story about
- tampering with an over-the-counter medication. Everyone was at the mercy of an
- obviously sick mind, and we were not well prepared to defend ourselves. Panic
- seemed to spread through the nation, until we were all alerted to the signs
- and signals that might be observed to reveal that the medications in the
- package were not as they had been when they left the factory. Unfortunately,
- the fear of tampering with medication still rears it head from time to time.
- Much has been done to prevent the recurrence of these incidents.
- Over-the-counter medicines are now packaged in new and more secure ways that
- more easily display evidence when tampering occurs. However if you have
- forgotten all the tips you once knew, write for a free brochure entitled "Tips
- Against Tampering", USP Dept. of Professional Affairs, 12601 Twinbrook
- Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852. It contains important information that you need
- to know.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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