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How Ancient Cure-Alls Paved the Way for Drug Regulation
A king’s quest to protect himself from poison led to an explosion of expensive potions that were prescribed for every ailment—until officials began reining them in.
Publisher: The Atlantic
Author: Carly Silver
A king’s quest to protect himself from poison led to an explosion of expensive potions that were prescribed for every ailment—until officials began reining them in.