Another brand name beta-blocker?

December 19, 2007

Just what we need, the 19th approved beta-blocker. Why would any physician in his/her right mind prescribe Bystolic when several generics are available for pennies a day?



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1 entropyninja December 19, 2007 at 9:21 am

I think the FDA should start enforcing NFL-type rules and tack on a monetary penalty for piling on after the play, though I guess physicians not perscribing it is punishment enough.

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