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Updates
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The Last Word
Commentary: Some Questions and Answers on Prescription Drug
Advertising
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Features
Study: U.S.
Generic Drugs Cost Less Than Canadian Drugs
Some U.S. generic drugs are cheaper than both Canadian brand-name and generic drugs.
Ensuring the Safety of Dietary
Supplements
FDA uses a science-based approach to protect consumers.
Preventing Serious Drug Interactions
Drugs can interact with other drugs, dietary supplements, and even food and beverages.
Diabetes Prevention, Treatment
The Department of Health and Human Services confronts the diabetes epidemic with a focus on children and minority populations.
Cover Story
Truth in Advertising: Rx Drug Ads Come of Age
FDA regulators ensure that prescription drug advertising is easy to understand and doesn't mislead consumers.
Homemade Ice Cream: A Safe Summertime
Treat?
Practicing food safety can prevent illnesses stemming from homemade ice cream.
Is Your Pet Itching for Relief?
Itchy skin, often a symptom of allergies in dogs and cats, can be treated with FDA-approved medications.
Drug Maker to Pay $430 Million in
Fines, Civil Damages
Warner-Lambert has agreed to plead guilty for illegal drug promotion activities.
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