Drug prices surge despite criticism on campaign trail

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In an effort to maintain profit margins, pharmaceutical companies continued to increase prescription drug prices in 2007. Article discusses the topic of high health care costs in U.S. presidential campaigns, and the effects of high prices on consumers and the health care industry.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Sales & consumption, Commodity & service prices, Prices and rates, Political aspects, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Company pricing policy, Industry sales and revenue, Industry forecasts

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EU CourtEs top adviser backs drug discounters

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The European Court of Justice's Advocate General Antonio Tizzano has recommended making discount pharmaceuticals easier to purchase in Europe. Tizzano's recommendation is seen as a setback for the drug industry.

Europe, Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, European Court of Justice, Discounts (Sales)

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U.S., Turkey move to fix breach

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Turkey and the U.S. have taken a step towards fixing their strained bilateral relations. The government of Turkey has agreed to bring fuel, food, and drugs for American soldiers in Northern Iraq.

Crop Production, Food & Kindred Products, Food Manufacturing, Facilities & equipment, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCTS, Petroleum, Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Private Households, International politics, Iraq, Petroleum & Energy Products, Turkey, Food, Consumer Expend-Food & Tobacco, Equipment and supplies, Soldiers, International relations

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