FDA Gets Tough on Unapproved Eye Meds

The FDA is starting to crack down on drug companies that are marketing unapproved eye medication. In particular, they are focusing on companies that are marketing unapproved ophthalmic balanced salt solutions and unapproved topical drugs made with papain. Drug companies have until November 24, 2008 to stop manufacturing these products and until January 21, 2009 to have them off the market. After