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Reports that guidelines for adequate provision substitution worked out by drug companies and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are being challenge by the print media. Assisting of the FDA on several companies to design their broadcast advertising; Elimination of the brief summary statement in consumer ads; Conditions to allow the removal of brief summary statement in television and radio ads.

Reports on the US Postal Service's submission of proposal to increase postage rates of all classes of mail. Increase of paper prices; Reactions on the proposed rate rise.

Reacts on the US Food and Drug Administration proposed rule on pediatric labeling requirement for drugs in the market. Imposition of new studies and labeling for drugs on sale; Prescription of drugs with inadequate pediatric labeling; Advancement of new drug studies in children.

Focuses on the reaction of American Dental Association scientific affairs official Cliff Whall over the US Food and Drug Administration's fluoride-toothpaste labeling rule that directs consumers to contact a poison control center after an ingestion of toothpaste more than used for brushing.

Reports on the US Food and Drug Association's requirement of clinical trial testing before it approves any consumer in-home test kit for drugs of abuse.

Reports on the US Food and Drug Association's requirement on drug and biologic manufacturers to include pertinent information to the appropriate use of drugs in the elderly. Creation of a geriatric use subsection in drug labeling.

Reports on the US Food and Drug Administration field compliance program for drug firms with a history of adverse drug reaction reporting problems. Examination of completion and accuracy of ADR submissions; Internet address of the compliance program.

Presents a brief overview on the meeting between representatives of medical associations and Bayer Corp. and the US Center for Drug Evaluation and Research officials concerning the expansion of the aspirin monograph. Labeling for stable angina pectoris and arteriole revascularization.