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Dimercaprol supply running low, posing danger to children with lead poisoning

For children with severe lead poisoning, one vital lifeline is Dimercaprol. However, the only U.S. company that produces the drug went bankrupt earlier this year.
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For children with severe lead poisoning, one vital lifeline is Dimercaprol. However, the only U.S. company that produces the drug went bankrupt earlier this year.

Reporter : Eric Miller
Photographer : Luke Notestine
Web Editor : Ryan Bisesi
Posted 2023-08-01T16:42:00-0400 - Updated 2023-08-01T21:01:09-0400