Rule CG-TRC-004

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Rule CG-TRC-004 is one of the checker's replaces care rules. It cites 21 CFR 101.93. The reason, source and safer wording are below.

CG-TRC-004 · Blocks approval · Citation checked against stored text
Encouraging people to stop prescription drugs or to treat a supplement as a drug substitute invites dangerous withdrawal, relapse and untreated disease.
Source: FTC Health Products Compliance Guidance; FDCA section 403(r)(6) and 21 CFR 101.93 (supplements may not claim to treat disease); FTC Act section 5
Safer wording: Do not tell readers to stop or reduce medicines. Say supplements are not a substitute for prescribed treatment and to ask their prescriber.
21 CFR 101.93 · Needs counsel review

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