Brand name vs generic drugs debate heats up sale of cheaper options
Government agencies push generic substitution to cut costs, while drugmakers warn on reliability. The FTC estimates consumers could save about 400 million dollars yearly if substitutions are allowed. Experts like Dr. Richard Burack argue for official names and therapeutic equivalents to curb high drug prices and promote access, noting many prescriptions go unfilled, especially on fixed incomes.
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association
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Feds
Richard Burack
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Dear Abby and health notes from a reader column
Letters discuss who wrote the poem Slow Me Down Lord with Wilford A. Peterson named as author, plus reports on bathtub refinisher lung and vitamin C storage. Other items cover analgesic strength myths, imputed interest on long loans, and Horm notes from Dr Linus Pauling. The column mixes Q A, medical, legal and lifestyle guidance with short notices.
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