Sep 20, 2024

The history — and shaky future — of the generic drug market

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Nine out of every 10 prescriptions in the U.S. are now filled by a generic drug.

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by Sabri Ben-Achour

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New guidelines aim to make sure bank mergers benefit communities

by Justin Ho

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The rules were updated by several federal regulators this week, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

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Generic drugs in the U.S. face new economic pressures 40 years on

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Alex Schroeder

Sep 20, 2024

The generic drug industry in the U.S. has saved people billions and billions of dollars. But it faces new economic pressure today.

"Economists told me that now the prices of some drugs are almost too cheap," explained reporter and producer Leslie Walker.

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

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Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

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James Graham Producer, BBC

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