FDA says misunderstanding costs patients generic drug savings
The FDA contends confusion over its drug list has led physicians and pharmacists to refuse generics that could cut costs. Officials acknowledge chemical equivalency questions, promise new standards by year end, and caution against overreactions to the list.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
Schmidt
Nelson
D-Wis
American Medical Association
FDA
Country singer Charlie Rich apologizes for award show incident
Nashville AP country star Charlie Rich writes to fans apologizing for erratic behavior at the Country Music Association Awards. He announced the Entertainer of the Year winner, then ramblingly set fire to the envelope containing John Denver's name. Rich cites painkiller use for a supposed insect bite and notes concurrent divorce filings by his wife Margaret briefly occurring during the CASA program.
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Charlie Rich
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North Carolina Weather Forecast Summary
Mountains expect heavy rain at times Wednesday with highs in the upper 60s to mid 60s and clearing Thursday with highs in the 50s Lows near 40 Wednesday night and showers 90 percent Wednesday and 40 percent Wednesday night Coast sees showers Wednesday with highs in the low to mid 70s and highs Thursday in the low 70s Winds from the south to southeast 10 to 15 mph Wednesday South Carolina coast shows showers tapering off Thursday with highs near 70 Wednesday and 60s Thursday Lows mid 40s Wednesday night and mid 50s Wednesday night more. rain probability near 100 percent Wednesday and 8 percent Wednesday night
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Renovations Tax Break Advances in Lancaster
The Lancaster city council tentatively approved a tax break to spur downtown renovations. City manager Bert Patrick said the plan follows a study showing downtown property valuations fell about 3 percent over the last five years, prompting the measure to stimulate restoration and investment.
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Lancaster, S.C
Lancaster
Bert Patrick
New Effort To Defend School Desegregation Set
The U S Civil Rights Commission unveiled a nationwide push to defend desegregation amid antibusing pressure. It will hold hearings, issue reports, and survey public opinion through the 1976 campaign, with a February Prince George's County desegregation report and a nationwide guidelines study planned for April.
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Washington
U.S. Commission On Civil Rights
Arthur §. Flemming
Congress
Senate Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
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Calif
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Ford
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Flemming
Telley
Frankie M. Freeman
Commission
Prince George's County
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