Which of the following pieces of legislation established procedures for drug applications as well as investigational drugs?

Kefauver-Harris Amendment
Durham-Humphrey Amendment
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act


Kefauver-Harris Amendment

Rationale: The Kefauver-Harris Amendment established procedures for drug applications as well as investigational drugs. It introduced a requirement for manufacturers to provide proof of effectiveness and safety of drugs before approval, required drug advertising to disclose side effects, and stopped inexpensive generic drugs being marketed as expensive drugs under new trade names as new "breakthrough" medications.

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A. Painless white cutaneous covering B. Redness, localized edema, and possible blistering C. Nausea and vomiting D. Burning in the oropharynx and nasopharynx as well as fits of coughing

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