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FDA approves Mylan hypertension drug
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug for treating high blood pressure made by Mylan, FDA records showed.
The FDA approved Mylan's metoprolol succinate tablets in the 25-mg, 50-mg, 100-mg and 200-mg strengths.
The drug is a generic version of AstraZeneca's Toprol-XL.
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Rule issued by Obama administration seeks to reduce, prevent drug shortages
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Thursday issued an interim final rule that will help prevent prescription drug shortages.
The rule, the administration said, will require manufacturers (that are the sole producer of certain critical drugs) to report to the Food and Drug Administration all interruptions in manufacturing of products.