Government warns on generic drugs and bioequivalence
In August pharmacists will display posters listing the 100 most prescribed drugs to help consumers choose generics. Experts warn some generics may not meet bioequivalence standards, noting government testing is uneven and some small manufacturers may produce nonstandard equivalents.
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Herbert Traubert
State Board of Pharmacies
Traubert
Trauber
Cort Andrews
Revco Health Cross Drug Store
Andrews
Patty Johnston
Beckley Medical Arts Pharmacy
Bernie Kluenser
Professional Pharmacy
Nestles Cookie Mix Praised By Pettry Family
The Pettry family at 414 Temple St praised Nestles Cookie Mix in three varieties peanut butter oatmeal and sugar stating they were convenient easy to prepare and comparable to homemade or store bought treats. They noted the mix costs 99 cents per package and would buy it again. They described their children Cynthia Rose Leslie and Deidre ages 8 4 and 1 enjoying the cookies. They invited other families to test products for Consumer Check and provided a contact number for volunteers.
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Nestles
Robert Lee Pettry
Temple St
Mrs. Pettry
Pettry
Robert
Sylvia
Cynthia
Rose Leslie
Deidre
Unsuspecting Consumers Fall For Ad Scoundrels
This Chicago Daily News feature recounts true stories of consumers duped by direct response ads. A boy buys a supposed money making machine, a woman pays for a wristwatch promised before Christmas, and a retired couple join a car club for discounts that fail to materialize. The piece urges industry standards and an ethical seal to help buyers distinguish reputable merchants from scammers.
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Direct Marketing Assa
Grocery list from Department of Agriculture weekly buys
Staples include sugar 10 lbs, grape jelly 2 lbs, mayonnaise 1 oz, peanut butter 40 oz, Italian dressing 16 oz, catsup 32 oz, sugar 5 lbs, cooking oil 24 oz, tomato sauce 8 oz, margarine 1 lb, barbecue sauce 28 oz. Frozen items cover pot pies chicken beef turkey, onion rings 2 lb, fried chicken 2 lb. Produce notes high prices on apples beans berries celery hearts grapes green peppers peaches.
Honey in the Rock opens with strong cast and moral struggle
About 400 fans witnessed the season opener of Honey in the Rock depicting New River residents torn between Union and Confederate loyalties from 1661 to 1963. Alan Samson led a lively performance as Whitey Hawkins with solid support from Michael Morris, Peter Thoemke, Cantrell, and Donald Backer. The show combined dance numbers, strong vocals, and period accents, though some actors battled first act stiffness. Runs Sundays and Fridays through Sept 4.
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New River
Virginia
Alan Samson
Whitey Hawkins
Samson
Red Skelton
Cindy Garrett
Aioe Samson
Michael Morris
John Morgan
Peter Thoemke
Harmon Er Bee Slick
Ruthless State
Ve. Cantrell
Particul
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Cathy Clark
Register
Phar
Ms. Johnston
Kluenser
Revco Pharmacy
Raleigh Register
Robert Pettry
Chicago Daily News
the Grocery
Department of Agriculture
Donald W. Backer
David Morgan
Morgan
John
David
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