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Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1976

Page

9

Battle over generic drugs heats up nationwide

Washington contends generics are as effective as brand names while saving costs, led by AARP and National Retired Teachers Association. PMA argues equivalence cannot be guaranteed. FTC probes substitution, with 11 states this year enacting laws. Ontario savings cited, Kentucky and Florida push strongest substitution rules.

Washington American, Association of Retired Persons National Retired Teachers Association Long Beach Calif Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association Federal Trade Commission House of Representatives California District of Columbia Lilly Smith, Kline PMA John McKeon Tion McKeon Fred Wegner Retired Persons’ Association

States Begin Allowing Substitution Since 1972

The policy started in 1972 enabling substitution and was followed by others joining the list including Arkansas California Florida Kentucky Maine Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire Oklahoma and Oregon.

Arkansas California Florida Kentucky Maine Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire Oklahoma Oregon

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