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Michael Burgess: “As a doctor, when I prescribe a drug, brand or generic, I want to know what the indications and risks are.”

On the recordMarch 31, 2014
As a doctor, when I prescribe a drug, brand or generic, I want to know what the indications and risks are.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess emphasizes the importance of clarity in drug labeling for safety.

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