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FDA shakeup continues with departure of top drug regulator, just days after agency chief resigns

Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg is leaving her role as head of the FDA division that regulates over-the-counter and prescription drugs, according to a Department of Health and Human Services official

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FDA shakeup continues with departure of top drug regulator, just days after agency chief resignsDr. Tracy Beth Høeg is leaving her role as head of the FDA division that regulates over-the-counter and prescription drugs, according to a Department of Health and Human Services official
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