Comparison of hydroxyethyl starch regulatory summaries from the Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency

This article aims to highlight the positions of the Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency regarding use and marketing of hydroxyethyl starch (HES) products, and how these have changed over recent years. In 2013, warnings from both agencies advised against use of HES in criti...

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Main Authors: Christian J. Wiedermann, Klaus Eisendle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-12-01
Series:Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40545-016-0090-6