FDA posts list of potential problem drugs

September 5, 2008 By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR , Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- The government on Friday began posting a list of prescription drugs under investigation for potential safety problems, in an effort to better inform doctors and patients.

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