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IP: Re: Canada Overrides Patent for Cipro to Treat Anthrax
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 16:49:10 -0400
X-Originating-IP: [162.119.64.100] From: "Jeff Peacock" <hiveman () hotmail com> Dave,NPR had a story on CIPRO and the alternatives on "All Things Considered" Thursday, Oct. 18:Cipro MakerThe German drug maker Bayer AG is ramping up production of its antibiotic Cipro, which is used to treat anthrax. So far, it is the only drug being prescribed for people exposed to anthrax spores. Increased demand for Cipro is sure to help Bayer's bottom line. But other cheaper treatment alternatives exist. NPR's Elaine Korry reports. (4:00)The link to the audio file is: http://www.npr.org/ramfiles/atc/20011018.atc.11.ram-Jeff _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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