Generics poised to cut drug costs as patents expire
Joel Overbach of Excelsus Blue Cross Blue Shield notes patents expiring in 2011 2012 will push generic drugs 20 to 80 percent cheaper. The shift aims to reduce copays and boost adherence, helping insured and uninsured patients and easing taxpayer and business prescription costs.
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Joel Overbach
Excelsus Blue Cross Blue Shield
Upstate
New York
Blockbuster drugs face generic rivals in coming years
Major drugs with over 1 billion in annual sales will reach patent expiry in the next two years, inviting generic competition in the United States. Prices often fall after generic entry as multiple makers join, while drugmakers seek new revenue through emerging markets and non generic businesses.
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United States
China
India
AARP
John Rother
Norway gunman Breivik seeks open court hearing
Authorities report Anders Behring Breivik will be arraigned on terrorism charges after Norway's worst peacetime attacks. He requested an open hearing to explain himself as police confirm 77 killed and many wounded in Oslo government HQ bombing and island youth camp shootings. Investigators note possible copycat risk but say Breivik acted alone per defense.
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Oslo
Norway
Colin Poole
Ringiiket Hospital
Honefoss
Associated Press
Breivik
Geir Lippestad
Ing
Lippestad
U.S. Mail
Ted Kaczynski
Knights Templar
Haakon
Mette-Marit
Norderhov
NRC probes Duane Arnold shortcomings after Fukushima review
Safety inspectors found gaps at the Duane Arnold plant including a missing flood barrier cover and minor training and procedure deficiencies. The report calls for a broad overhaul of U S reactor regulation with proposed hard vents and enhanced cooling, potentially costing hundreds of millions.
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United States
Japan
Charles Miller
Miller
Commission
Duane Arnold
Renee Nelson
NextEra Energy
Gregory Jaczko
U.S
Jaczko
Marvin Fertel
Nuclear Energy Institute
NRC
America
Fertel
William Ostendorff
Congress
Jazeko
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Arjun Makhijani
Institute For Energy and Environmental Research
Makhijani
Iowa caucuses shape early presidential race as experts weigh impact
Analysts debate Iowa’s influence in 2016 noting Bachmann’s rising profile and the state’s history of winnowing contenders. Some say top three finishers fuel future success, while experts caution against overestimating Iowa’s power in selecting nominees.
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Michele Bachmann
Bachmann
Mitt Romney
Iowa
Tumulty
Morningside College
Patrick McKinlay
McKinlay
Barack Obama
Gross
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Florida
Nevada
Arkansas
Mike Huckabee
John McCain
Bob Dole
Dick Gephart
U.S
Chuck Grassley
Grassley
Ray Hoffmann
Sioux City
Iowa Republican Party
United States
Hoffmann
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