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Community-associated MRSA adds to hospitals' burdens

 Diana Manos November 25, 2009
More people are acquiring methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outside of hospitals, bringing the bacteria into outpatient settings and increasing hospitals' burdens in fighting the deadly bug, a study shows.
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Study: Antibiotic-resistant infections cost U.S. $20 billion annually

 Diana Manos October 19, 2009
Overuse of antibiotics and resulting antibiotic-resistant infections are taking an estimated $20 billion toll on the U.S. pocketbook, according to a new study.
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Drug resistance weakening revenue lines of antibiotic products

 Industry News Release October 02, 2009
Drug resistance is a key public health problem and also a problem for makers of branded antibacterial products, according to the findings of a new report.
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Researchers concerned about online drug availability

 Industry News Release September 16, 2009
According to researchers, antibiotics are widely available for purchase on the Internet without a prescription, despite efforts to control antibiotic-resistant bacteria as a result of misuse of these drugs.
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Stop & Shop Supermarket to launch free antibiotic prescription program

 Chelsey Ledue December 31, 2008
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company is launching a free prescription program covering 36 generic antibiotics in nine basic categories. The program will run from Jan. 2 through March 21, 2009, at a...
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