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End-of-Life Choices

Trends in end-of-life care show that not only does the care given vary widely from region to region and hospital to hospital, but also patients often don't get the care they prefer. What can be done?

Care Management Puzzle

Chronic diseases and the cost of care are rising. Are disease management programs improving outcomes for patients with complex, chronic conditions?

No Middleman

Under the "direct primary care" model, patients pay a monthly fee for basic medical services. Learn about the history and current landscape of physician practices offering this arrangement.

Prescription Drugs

Friday, April 06, 2012

FDA Finds New Batch of Fake Cancer Drug Avastin in U.S.

FDA officials said they have discovered a new batch of a counterfeit version of the cancer drug Avastin circulating in the U.S. The newly discovered batch of the fake drug bears Roche's name and is labeled as Altuzan, the brand name of the unapproved version of Avastin sold in Turkey. FDA this week said it has confirmed that U.S. health care practices have purchased the fakes, but the agency did not identify the practices.



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