India Rejects Bayer Plea Against Cheap Cancer Drug

India rejects Bayer plea against cheap cancer drug

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It was the first use of compulsory licensing under Indian patent laws passed in 2005. The Intellectual Property Appellate Board rejected the German drug maker's appeal of the 2012 ruling on Monday. It also ruled that under the license Natco must pay 7 …
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Bill to drug test Ind. welfare recipients advances

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The state Senate Health Committee voted 9-3 Wednesday in favor of requiring all applicants for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to complete a written screening test for possible drug abuse problems. The bill approved by the House …
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Bill targets alcohol abuse

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“Having worked in a crowded urban environment, I've seen first-hand the assault, sex crimes, vandalism and disruption of public order attributed to chronic alcohol abuse,” Sgt. Kevin Hogan with the Portland Police Bureau's Drug and Vice Division told …
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Reported by: Associated Press

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Seven U.S. troops died in Afghanistan on Monday, North Korea's leader put his troops on high alert for potential war, Penn State reveals the cost of the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal, the FDA delays a move to require calorie content on food sold …
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