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generic drugs
Popular Asthma Inhaler Discontinued, Alternatives Exist
Flovent disappeared Jan. 1, when GSK pulled it. Insurers dropping coverage and Medicaid rule changes likely incentivized the move to protect profits.
Pentagon Taps Independent Lab, Not FDA, to Test Safety of Generic Drugs for Service Members
Most of America’s generic drugs are produced in India and China, where the FDA has limited regulatory and oversight power. The Pentagon now wants to contract with a private firm for quality control.
