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'Inactive' phthalates widespread in medications

The use of phthalates as inactive ingredients in medicines and supplements is common but possible health risks from these exposures is not known. Feb 06, 2011. Kelley, KE, S Hernandez-Diaz, EL Chaplin, R Hauser and AA Mitchell. 2011. Identification of phthalates in medications and dietary supplement formulations in the U.S. and Canada. Environmental Health Perspectives http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1103998. Synopsis by Steven Neese.