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WellPoint likely to follow FDA on anemia drugs

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Anemia Drugs Have Been Abused for Profit!

April 30, 2008

Over the last year, it has become clear that the over-use of anemia drugs for cancer and renal failure has become a problem.  The reason can be sumed up in one word, which is profit.

Wellpoint restricting epo products. Am I surprised?? No!!

April 22, 2008

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A major insurer (Wellpoint) is using the guidelines of the FDA to restrict erythropoietin (Epo) use.

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