Canada buys generic Cipro sparking patent debate
Health Minister Allan Rock ordered a 1 million tablet batch of generic Cipro from Apotex to ensure supplies amid anthrax fears, despite Bayer Canada claiming ample stock. Ottawa plans to honor patent law while discussing the issue with Bayer next week. Apotex said it can deliver by Nov. 8, arguing the move was prudent, not a plan to break Bayer's patent.
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Veterinary labs hold harmless anthrax cultures say officials
Federal officials report only two of 114 licensed veterinary labs keep anthrax cultures and those are benign Sterne strains used for animal vaccines. After a Florida death linked to anthrax, USDA required inventories. one firm still produces vaccine, another no longer makes it, and a third went out of business. Authorities stress these cultures cannot infect animals or people.
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Colorado Serum
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Huff
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Ames
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Louisiana State University
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