The new status symbol of the country's affluent class is no longer jewelry, but expensive mobile phones, Ipods or designer labels.

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Washington (CNN) -- An entire class of statin drugs will get new labels that alert the public to safety concerns, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday.

CNN: Statin labels will come with new safety warnings

The class labeling is based on FDA evaluation of all statin labels, entry of new interacting drugs on the market, and a review of clinical data and post marketing reports.

CNN: Statin labels will come with new safety warnings

In addition, the exclusivity that private labels provide generates customer loyalty, especially among more upscale middle class consumers.

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