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Starting January 1, drug companies will implement a voluntary moratorium on branded goodies from drug companies.

9:30 PM on Tue Dec 30 2008, by Alex Chasick, 949 views, 7 comments

Americans spent more than $9 billion on the cholesterol drug Lipitor in 2004—more than any other drug, according to government estimates released today. "Cholesterol drugs in general raked in the most money for their makers," followed by...

5:48 PM on Wed Sep 12 2007, by Chris Walters, 447 views, 9 comments

Now this is what you call a "higher" level of customer service... [Pizdas]

9:38 AM on Tue Jul 17 2007, by Ben Popken, 1,310 views, 6 comments

Senate Proposal To Allow Generic Versions Of Biotech Drugs After 12 Years

A Senate proposal would strip biotech drugs of their patent-protected status after twelve years, opening the door to competition from generic drug makers. Patent protection determines how long obnoxious pharmaceutical CEOs can spend outside their...

2:40 PM on Mon Jun 25 2007, by Carey Alexander, 718 views, 24 comments

Consumer Reports Health says: Getting free samples of prescription drugs from your doctor might sound like a great deal, but they can end up costing you more in the long run. Manufacturers typically use free samples to promote the newest,...

12:52 PM on Wed Mar 25 2009, by Meg Marco, 745 views, 24 comments

Target Offers $4 Drugs At All Pharmacies

Target is set to begin offering its $4 generic drug program at all of its 1,287 pharmacies. Previously, Target only offered the program in markets where Walmart was offering their $4 program. No longer. From Reuters:

10:17 AM on Wed Nov 22 2006, by Meg Marco, 395 views, Comment

Why, Oh Why, Are My Pill Bills So High?

Unsurprisingly, it's because of drug companies. But Consumerist, you ask, why would drug companies try to keep the prices of drugs artificially high? And how would they do it?

5:01 PM on Thu Oct 26 2006, by Meg Marco, 1,682 views, 13 comments

Consumer Reports: Older Drugs Better For Those With Type-2 Diabetes

Consumer Reports says that older, not newer, drugs are better for those with Type-2 diabetes. New, heavily advertised drugs such as "Avandia and Actos" are more expensive but not more effective. Older drugs are also as safe "if not safer" than the...

12:21 PM on Wed Jul 18 2007, by Meg Marco, 1,254 views, 12 comments

Doctors Who Have "Close Relationships" With Drug Makers Prescribe Newer, Pricier Drugs

The New York Times is examining doctors who take money from drug companies for 'educational' speaking engagements in which they lecture other doctors about the company's drugs. The NYT says research shows that "doctors who have close relationships...

7:21 PM on Wed Mar 21 2007, by Meg Marco, 1,113 views, 11 comments

FDA To Change The Way Drugs Are Approved

From the Washington Post:

6:37 PM on Wed Jan 31 2007, by Meg Marco, 84 views, 4 comments