Drugs and Medications

Jacksonville to 'take back' drugs

10 Feb 2012

On Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Jacksonville Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring medications for disposal to the Jacksonville Police Department at 1412 W. Main St. The service is free and ...

Biotech drugs may soon get generics

10 Feb 2012

WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to review the first lower-cost versions of biotech drugs, expensive medications that have never before faced generic competition.

FDA outlines a new path for lower-priced biotech drugs

10 Feb 2012

FDA looks for ways to deliver lower-cost designer medicines in biotech field.