Baker seeks to press FDA over slow generic drug approvals

BOSTON – Gov. Charlie Baker is "toying" with the idea of turning to the state's all-Democrat congressional delegation for help impressing upon the Obama administration the need to speed up the Food and Drug Administration's generic drug approval process to help drive down costs, he said Monday. Baker met with the Democratic legislative leaders as a hearing was under way on a proposal from Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) to develop a list of "critical" prescription drugs and require their man

BOSTON – Gov. Charlie Baker is "toying" with the idea of turning to the state's all-Democrat congressional delegation for help impressing upon the Obama administration the need to speed up the Food and Drug Administration's generic drug approval process to help drive down costs, he said Monday. Baker met with the Democratic legislative leaders as a hearing was under way on a proposal from Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) to develop a list of "critical" prescription drugs and require their man…