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State Attorneys General Support Bill to Restore Legal Rights to Victims of Generic Drug Side Effects

A group representing state Attorneys General across the country has backed a proposed Senate bill that would allow the makers of generic prescription drugs to update safety labels on their products if they become aware of new dangers and side … Continue reading →

Vitter amendment to speed generic drugs to market fails

WASHINGTON - The Senate Thursday rejected an amendment that would bar agreements between generic and brand-name drug companies that delay the introduction of less-expensive generic drugs.Alex Brandon, The Associated PressSen. David Vitter, R-La., walks to a caucus luncheon on Capitol...

Drugs may be OK’d faster - Fri, 25 May 2012 PST

WASHINGTON – The Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation Thursday that would allow Americans speedier access to generic drugs as well as breakthrough treatments for life-threatening diseases as part of a Food and Drug Administration revamping that now heads to the House. The FDA bill includes routine financial provisions as well as new policies that supporters say could save lives by bringing ...

Senate agrees on FDA overhaul

The Food and Drug Administration accord would provide faster access to generic drugs and speed potential breakthrough treatments. WASHINGTON — In a momentary flash of bipartisanship, the Senate approved legislation that would allow Americans speedier access to generic drugs as well as breakthrough treatments for life-threatening diseases as part of a Food and Drug Administration revamping that ...

Pharmacists get generic drug pricing 'transition period'

New Brunswick pharmacists will be allowed a 10-day transition period to help them adjust to the province's new generic drug pricing policy, Health Minister Madeleine Dube announced Friday.