Is anyone still testing for propoxyphene in their drug screens for new hires and employees suspected of working under the influence in for cause drug testing?

 

Rachel Leibu, MD, MBA, MS

Medical Director Occupational Medicine Service

Atlantic Health System

973-971-5440

 

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