Nuclear Regulatory Commission Eases Regulations on Radioactive Drug Containing Carbon-14 Urea

Summary

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has amended its rules to allow licensed facilities to distribute a radioactive medication containing one microcurie of carbon-14 urea for diagnostic purposes, reducing costs and increasing accessibility for patients and the healthcare industry.

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