Drug firms use distribution as weapon against generics
Washington AP reports a growing tactic by drugmakers to block generic competition by closed distribution. Dataprim and other drugs are restricted to prevent testing by rivals, keeping prices high. Regulators acknowledge misuse but penalties are limited. Congress may act to require sharing samples under sanctions.
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Washington
Martin Shkreli
Turing Pharmaceuticals
Dataprim
Shkreli
Turing
Daraprim
Ameet Sarpatwari
Harvard Medical School
Generic Pharmaceutical Association
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Walgreen's
Sean Dickson
National Alliance of State and Territorial Aids
Thei
Steve Giuli
Apotex Corp
Apotex
Celgene
Fensive
Barr Laboratories
Barr
Lannett
Kurt Karst
Congress
House
Capitol Hill
Sarpatnari
Family Consumer Science class explores Food Fun Fitness
Students at Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Junior-Senior High School explored fat and calorie content in fast food items. Debbie Hunsberger from Cornell Cooperative Extension demonstrated using fat grams and teaspoons of fat on a plate. The lesson included healthier options, sugar in drinks, and a weekly recipe from the Healthier Foods-Fast newsletter for family activity and exercise ideas.
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Altmar-Parish
Williamstown
Sybil Ruffels
ltmar-Parish- Williamstown
Cornell Cooperative Extension of
Oswego County
Debbie Hunsberger
Hunsberger
Free OSWEGO health workshops offer free living healthy classes
Oswego Health hosts evidence based living healthy workshops designed for residents with chronic diseases. Fridays from March 1 to April 22, 2 to 4 30 pm in Oswego Hospital cafeteria conference room. Participants receive a free workbook and snacks, with training on nutrition exercise goal setting and communication with physicians and family. To register call 349-5513.
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Oswego
Oswego Health
Stanford University
Oswego Hospital
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