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The drug industry continues to dare regulation

World of DTC Marketing

Experts across the board are predicting demand for antiviral drugs will rapidly outpace supply. Pfizer and Merck have chosen to designate a select few generic manufacturers to produce cheaper versions of their drugs through the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP). Reportedly, the cost of production for molnupiravir stands at about $17.74.

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When FDA-Approved Generics Fail: Brand Wellbutrin XL Antidepressant is Cheaper from Canada

Pharmacy Checkers

Joe and Teresa Graedon, founders of The People’s Pharmacy , not only have an admirable track record of telling health consumers how it is, but also listening to those in their readership. Finally, I put it together that this was related to the drug because when I wouldn’t take it I would begin to feel better. Compare Wellbutrin Prices.

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Do generics producers have what it takes to tackle complex and specialty drugs?

Pharmaceutical Technology

Specialty generics is a term used to refer to generic versions of drugs that are often expensive, complex, or “high touch”—requiring significant involvement of service to manage. Specialty drugs are most used to treat different cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. The only way forward for generics producers.

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Biosimilars vs. Interchangeable Biological Products: FDA Fact Check

XTalks

In order to fact-check some of these misconceptions, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently hosted a webinar on biosimilar and interchangeable biological products to help healthcare professionals understand more about these treatment options. Biosimilars are the “generic” drugs of the biopharma world. What is a Biosimilar?

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Cerelle vs Cerazette: Are they really the same?

Druggist

Can I ask the pharmacy to dispense Cerazette instead of Cerelle? Do generic, and branded drugs produce exactly the same effect? . In terms of prescribing, both contraceptives are regarded as the same drug. . New generic drugs are usually cheaper than original patent medicine, therefore switch in prescribing follows in the NHS.