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FDA approves 9 generic versions of nerve pain drug Lyrica

by LINDA A. JOHNSON, Associated Press / Jul 22, 2019

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic copies of a popular, pricey pill for nerve pain.

The agency on Monday said it approved nine generic versions of Pfizer Inc.'s Lyrica. It is also used for seizures and fibromyalgia, a condition that causes chronic, widespread pain.

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Third shooting suspect arrested

Jul 22, 2019

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) -- Anthony Barnett is in custody for a shooting that injured three people back in May.

On May 29, police were called to the 3500 block of Shenandoah Avenue for one person shot. Shortly after the man was found in the parking lot, officers were called to LewisGale Medical Center for two other men injured.

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