Poll: Consumers want host of drug safety reforms
04/16/2007
Say Congress, FDA hasn't protected them from dangerous prescription drugs, Wednesday vote in Senate Health
Medicare drug negotiation bill supports savings
04/11/2007
Senate measure begins process to best save $ on prescription drugs, comparative effectiveness
Database mining ‘band-aid’ for drug-safety reform
03/27/2007
Using health databases to look for drug side effects cannot replace needed FDA reforms to improve safety
Seniors in Medicare Part D on cost rollercoaster
02/28/2007
CU finds more than quarter of sampled plans hike drug costs 5% last year; costs also go up in first month of 2007
FDAÂ’s Response to Drug Safety Critique Falls Short
01/30/2007
Congress should pass laws to give agency teeth to stop drug industry from gaming safety system
Drug Industry, FDA User-Fee Deal Fails to Fix Drug Safety Crisis; New Laws, Real Funds Needed
01/11/2007
Using industry fees for post-market safety positive step, but FDA still lacks authority to require drug makers to act
Medicare Price Negotiation Should Get Senate, White House Approval
01/10/2007
Consumers Union applauds House vote to give Medicare right to get better prices for seniors, taxpayers
CU urges Senate health panel to strengthen drug safety bill to protect consumers
11/15/2006
Improvements needed to prevent future Vioxx-type disasters, restore consumer confidence
Senate drug safety bill good first step toward protecting consumers
08/04/2006
CU vows to work with activists to improve, strengthen legislation