Prescription for power

By M. Asif Ismail

Drug makers' lobbying army ensures their legislative dominance

Excerpts from this story referencing "drugs":

"… tional revenue to drug companies annually. The federal government will buy drugs worth at least $40 billion from the companies every year once the Medicare …"

"… otiating drug prices, the fact that we are spending far more per capita on drugs than any other country and the fact that when legislation is written it of …"

"… rmaceuticals for Children Act passed. The law encourages companies to test drugs in kids by extending patents for six months.Drug interests have also succe …"

States see importation as solution to high drug costs

By Victoria Kreha

Several seek, have plans despite federal and industry opposition

Excerpts from this story referencing "drugs":

"… d turned to countries such as Canada for access to affordable prescription drugs for their citizens.An analysis by the Center for Public Integrity disclose …"

"… mplemented or considered bills relating to the importation of prescription drugs since 2003.Almost 100 such bills have been introduced in the last three ye …"

"… ral government, both of which claim that there is no way to guarantee that drugs purchased in other countries are as safe as those sold in the United State …"

"… vulnerable to bioterrorist attacks and other problems due to contaminated drugs, despite studies that have shown that prescription drug regulations in Can …"

FDA failure to ensure drug safety

By The Center for Public Integrity

Vioxx dangers raise questions about FDA's ability to monitor drugs

Excerpts from this story referencing "drugs":

"… guaranteeing “the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices,” as well as America’s food supp …"

"… nding, organizational problems, and a scarcity of post-approval data about drugs' risks and benefits.” In the past decade, more than a dozen drugs have b …"

"… about drugs' risks and benefits.” In the past decade, more than a dozen drugs have been withdrawn from the U.S. market, and around the world, because of …"

"… g group Public Citizen, the agency has made mistakes with at least a dozen drugs, “leading to large numbers of avoidable deaths and injuries.” A spokes …"

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IGs lauded for sniffing out potential savings of $87.2 billion in last year

By Corbin Hiar

IG community's greatest hits of 2010 get a shoutout

Excerpts from this story referencing "drugs":

"… savings of $87.2 billion in 2010 in investigations ranging from defective drugs to disaster loan fraud, according to the annual report by the Council of t …"

"… Kline after it found the company had been selling the government defective drugs.The General Services Administration. It was the only other agency where th …"