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The drug industry continues to dare regulation

World of DTC Marketing

A new study estimates the causal effects of coupons for branded drugs without bioequivalent generics using variation in coupon introductions over time and comparing differential responses across enrollees in commercial and Medicare Advantage plans.

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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. Sure enough, ConsumerLab.com discovered that the 300mg version was clearly not bioequivalent. pharmacies is manufactured and sold in Canada as well.

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

Pharmaceutical Technology

Despite this, specialty generics are expected to be the domain of a handful of companies with the necessary manufacturing capabilities and legal backing needed for entering the market. As more competitors enter the market, the price of a treatment goes down, explains Stanford University professor of medicine Dr. Kevin Schulman.

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Biosimilars vs. Interchangeable Biological Products: FDA Fact Check

XTalks

As biologics have the reputation of being expensive due to their complex nature and production, biosimilars have the ability to improve market access to patients and payors who would otherwise be unable to afford these drugs. To date, the FDA has approved 29 biosimilars, 19 of which are currently being marketed.

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Cerelle vs Cerazette: Are they really the same?

Druggist

Can I ask the pharmacy to dispense Cerazette instead of Cerelle? Before December 2015, Cerazette was protected by a patent, which gave producers of this pill exclusive rights of supply of desogestrel in the UK and other markets. Can I ask the pharmacy to dispense Cerazette instead of Cerelle? . How can I get Cerazette pill?