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Concerns raised over safety of US generic drugs, FDA dismisses claims

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A significant portion of generic drugs available in the U.S. are not safe, despite assurances from the FDA. The article criticizes the FDA's dismissal of concerns regarding generic drug quality and safety, particularly for imported medications. It suggests that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. should address this issue, or Congress should intervene with measures to improve accountability, transparency, and domestic manufacturing of generic drugs. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses concerns about generic drug safety and criticizes the FDA's response, presenting an opinionated take rather than a factual event.

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Concerns raised over safety of US generic drugs, FDA dismisses claims

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The article discusses concerns about generic drug safety and criticizes the FDA's response, presenting an opinionated take rather than a factual event.
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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Arthur L. Kellermann, Contributor ·

    Vaccines Are Safe. A Worrisome Portion Of Our Generic Drugs Are Not

    If Sec. Kennedy and his inner circle are serious about removing toxins that can threaten health, they should look at our nation’s generic drug supply,

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