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Novartis begins plans to spin off generic drug business

Bio Pharma Dive

After reviewing multiple options including a possible sale, the Swiss drugmaker said spinning off Sandoz would give the division “greater freedom to operate” and capitalize on newly growing sales

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Novartis forecasts improving generic drug business as it weighs unit's future

Bio Pharma Dive

The pharmaceutical company is considering selling or splitting off its struggling Sandoz division and expects to give an update by the end of the year

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How PBMs and Discount Cards Impact Generic Drug Prices (video)

Drug Channels

In the video below, I discuss how generic drug pricing and the rise of patient-paid, discount card prescriptions pose a risk to pharmacy benefit plans and the PBM business. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. Drug Channels® is a registered trademark of Pembroke Consulting, Inc.

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Strategies for Pricing Generic Drugs

Drug Patent Watch

When it comes to pricing generic drugs, there are a number of factors that come into play. In countries without drug price regulations, the pricing is based largely on profitability.….

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Finding and Evaluating Generic Drug Market Entry Opportunities

Drug Patent Watch

Here is a copy of the talk I gave at the recent Marcusevans 13th Portfolio Management and Pipeline Optimization for Generics. I cover: How to find and evaluate generic entry….

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Our Generic Drug Supply Is Sick

NY Times

Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Factories and Manufacturing Generic Brands and Products Shortages Layoffs and Job Reductions International Trade and World Market

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Shark Tank's Mark Cuban Dives into Generic Drug Market

BioSpace

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, best known as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks and an investor on the ABC business reality series “Shark Tank,” is diving into generic drugs with a new startup, dubbed Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company

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Development of Generic Drug Products by Pharmaceutical Industries Considering Regulatory Aspects: A Review

Drug Patent Watch

International License Abstract Development of generic drug product…. The post Development of Generic Drug Products by Pharmaceutical Industries Considering Regulatory Aspects: A Review appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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FDA welcomes alternative approaches to generic drug development

The Pharma Data

FDA officials said that the number of a product specific guidances (PSGs) issued by the Office of Generic Drugs (OGD) has increased steadily since FY 2013. FDA webinar on product specific guidance for generic drugs .

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Medicare could save up to $3.6 billion by purchasing generic drugs at Mark Cuban prices

Scienmag

billion by purchasing generic drugs at Mark Cuban prices Abstract: [link] URL goes live when the embargo lifts A brief research report found that Medicare could have saved up to $3.6 billion by purchasing generic drugs at the same prices as the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug […]. Latest News billion Cuban Drugs generic mark Medicare prices purchasing saveMedicare could save up to $3.6

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Generic Drugs Approved but not Launched – How to Tell When Generic Drugs Will hit the Market

Drug Patent Watch

Just because a drug has received FDA approval does not mean that it is available in the marketplace. The post Generic Drugs Approved but not Launched – How to Tell When Generic Drugs Will hit the Market appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Global Generic Drugs Market Report 2022: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2017-2027 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

BioTech 365

Global Generic Drugs Market Report 2022: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2017-2027 – ResearchAndMarkets.com Global Generic Drugs Market Report 2022: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2017-2027 – ResearchAndMarkets.com DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Generic Drugs Market: Global … Continue reading → Business Wire

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Bloomberg and Drug PatentWatch: A “Perfect Storm” Affecting Generic Drugs

Drug Patent Watch

This likely means fewer generic entrants and less opportunities for consumers to enjoy…. The post Bloomberg and Drug PatentWatch: A “Perfect Storm” Affecting Generic Drugs appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Drug Channels News Roundup, February 2022: Mark Cuban vs. PBMs, MDs on Humira Biosimilars, States vs. PBMs, 340B Transparency, and Health Insurer Humor (?)

Drug Channels

I am pleased to report that this month’s Drug Channels news roundup was most definitely not written by ChatGPT. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. Drug Channels® is a registered trademark of Pembroke Consulting, Inc. The era of artificial-intelligence chatbots has arrived!

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Sponsored | China’s Establishing Patent Linkage System More Favorable to Generic Drug Companies o.

BioSpace

For the medical industry, China's proposed patent linkage system can be more favorable to generic drug companies than the U.S. The fourth Amendment of the China Patent Law has been deliberated and was passed on October 17, 2020. It will come into force on June 1, 2021. system

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Discount Cards, Cost-Plus Pharmacies, and PBMs: Trends, Controversies, and Outlook (NEW Live Video Webinar)

Drug Channels

Fein, CEO of Drug Channels Institute (DCI) and the author of Drug Channels , invites you to join him for a new video webinar: Discount Cards, Cost-Plus Pharmacies, and PBMs: Trends, Controversies, and Outlook This event will be broadcast live on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 12:00 p.m.

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Canada Generic Drug Market Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts 2021-2026 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

BioTech 365

Canada Generic Drug Market Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts 2021-2026 – ResearchAndMarkets.com Canada Generic Drug Market Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts 2021-2026 – ResearchAndMarkets.com DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Canada Generic Drug Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, … Continue reading → Business Wire

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Global Generic Drugs Market Report 2021: The New Generics Era – The Patent Cliff, Types of Generic Drugs, Simple Generics, Super Generics, Biosimilars, ANDA Approvals – ResearchAndMarkets.com

BioTech 365

Global Generic Drugs Market Report 2021: The New Generics Era – The Patent Cliff, Types of Generic Drugs, Simple Generics, Super Generics, Biosimilars, ANDA Approvals – ResearchAndMarkets.com Global Generic Drugs Market Report 2021: The New Generics Era – The Patent … Continue reading → Business Wire

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GCC Generic Drug Market Trends, Share, Size, Opportunity and Forecasts 2021-2026 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

BioTech 365

GCC Generic Drug Market Trends, Share, Size, Opportunity and Forecasts 2021-2026 – ResearchAndMarkets.com GCC Generic Drug Market Trends, Share, Size, Opportunity and Forecasts 2021-2026 – ResearchAndMarkets.com DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “GCC Generic Drug Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast … Continue reading → Business Wire

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Brazil Generic Drug Market (2021 to 2026) – Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Forecast and Opportunities – ResearchAndMarkets.com

BioTech 365

Brazil Generic Drug Market (2021 to 2026) – Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Forecast and Opportunities – ResearchAndMarkets.com Brazil Generic Drug Market (2021 to 2026) – Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Forecast and Opportunities – ResearchAndMarkets.com DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Brazil Generic … Continue reading → Business Wire

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Behind the GoodRx-Express Scripts Partnership: How PBMs Profit from Discount Cards in Pharmacy Benefits

Drug Channels

I’ll cover what’s next for PBMs and discount cards during my upcoming live video webinar, Drug Channels Outlook 2023 , on December 16, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. Drug Channels® is a registered trademark of Pembroke Consulting, Inc.

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Sandoz Resolves Legacy Federal Government Civil Investigation in the U.S. Regarding Generic Drugs

BioTech 365

Regarding Generic Drugs Sandoz Resolves Legacy Federal Government Civil Investigation in the U.S. Regarding Generic Drugs Company previously disclosed settlement agreement in principle and fully provisioned for this resolution Basel, … Continue reading → GlobeNewswireSandoz Resolves Legacy Federal Government Civil Investigation in the U.S.

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Novateur Ventures: Overlooked Generic Drug Strategy May Prevent COVID-19’s Cytokine Storm

BioSpace

Two generic anti-inflammatory drugs typically used in asthma treatments are being proposed for use with COVID-19 because of their potential to dampen disease progression and severity

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This New Year, SMB Generic Drug Manufacturers Take Back Control with MDH Insight’s Trailblazing EmpowerRM® Pharma Chargeback Software

BioTech 365

This New Year, SMB Generic Drug Manufacturers Take Back Control with MDH Insight’s Trailblazing EmpowerRM® Pharma Chargeback Software This New Year, SMB Generic Drug Manufacturers Take Back Control with MDH Insight’s Trailblazing EmpowerRM® Pharma Chargeback Software PEMBROKE PINES, Fla.–(BUSINESS

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How the Biosimilar Boom Boosts Drug Wholesalers’ Profits

Drug Channels

The biosimilar boom for provider-administered drugs continues to accelerate. Below, we share our estimates for wholesalers’ gross margins for brand-name, generic, and biosimilar drugs. We then explain the channel dynamics behind biosimilar and generic drugs’ profits.

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Demand Management Solution Helps a Generic Drugs Manufacturer Reduce Costs and Address Supply Chain Complexities | Infiniti’s Recent Client Engagement

BioTech 365

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Faster FDA Approvals Don’t Affect Generic Drug Availability or Cost

Pharmacy Checkers

I’m proud to share that PharmacyChecker has published a white paper that examines prices and availability of newly approved generic drugs. Our report, based on 40 generic medications that were approved from 2017-2018, clearly shows that generic drug approvals often don’t lead to greater affordability or even access here in the U.S. The KHN article concluded that the lack to generic availability in the U.S. generic for 3 of the drugs.

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CVS Pharmacy Downsizes: 10 Industry Trends Driving the Retail Shakeout

Drug Channels

For more on pharmacy’s future, please register for Drug Channels Outlook 2022 , my live video webinar that will air on December 17, 2021. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. Drug Channels® is a registered trademark of Pembroke Consulting, Inc.

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Kaiser Sues Merck, Generic Drug Firm Over Millions in Losses Due to Alleged "Pay-for-Delay" Scheme

BioSpace

?Kaiser Permanente has reportedly filed a lawsuit against drug maker Merck for allegedly allowing a "pay-for-delay" scheme that cost the former millions of dollars

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Drug Channels News Roundup, February 2022: Mark Cuban vs. Generics, Novo Nordisk’s G2N, CVS & 340B, and My Favorite Chart

Drug Channels

Celebrate the imminent return of spring with our selection of noteworthy news from around the drug channel. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. Drug Channels® is a registered trademark of Pembroke Consulting, Inc. 340B Generic Drugs Gross-to-Net Bubble

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Development of the generic drug industry in the US after the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984

Drug Patent Watch

The post Development of the generic drug industry in the US after the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984 appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions. This article was originally published by Garth Boehm, Lixin Yao, Liang Hana, and Qiang Zheng in Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica under a creative commons license. Abstract The key events in the….

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United States Drug Patent Prices Database 2021: Brand vs. Generic Drug Price Gap, find generic entry opportunities – ResearchAndMarkets.com

BioTech 365

United States Drug Patent Prices Database 2021: Brand vs. Generic Drug Price Gap, find generic entry opportunities – ResearchAndMarkets.com United States Drug Patent Prices Database 2021: Brand vs. Generic Drug Price Gap, find generic entry opportunities – ResearchAndMarkets.com DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The … Continue reading → Business Wire

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United States Generic Drugs Market Report 2020-2026: Focus on CNS, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Genitourinary/Hormonal, Respiratory, Anti-infective & Oncology – ResearchAndMarkets.com

BioTech 365

United States Generic Drugs Market Report 2020-2026: Focus on CNS, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Genitourinary/Hormonal, Respiratory, Anti-infective & Oncology – ResearchAndMarkets.com United States Generic Drugs Market Report 2020-2026: Focus on CNS, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Genitourinary/Hormonal, Respiratory, Anti-infective & Oncology – ResearchAndMarkets.com DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The … Continue reading → Business Wire

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Drug Channels News Roundup, June 2022: Drug Spending in 2021, PBM Exclusions, Employers vs. Rebates, GoodRx Questions, and More Prior Authorization Humor

Drug Channels

Through the Drug Channels Institute, I strive to provide you with fact-based and balanced coverage—along with links to source materials so you can make up your own mind. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. Drug Channels® is a registered trademark of Pembroke Consulting, Inc.

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Why GoodRx—Not Amazon—May Be the True PBM Disrupter (rerun)

Drug Channels

This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I prepare for this Friday’s live video webinar: Drug Channels Outlook 2022. The generic prescription market is being disrupted—but not by the big, bad spaceman from Seattle. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.

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Why GoodRx—Not Amazon—May Be the True PBM Disrupter

Drug Channels

The generic prescription market is being disrupted—but not by the big, bad spaceman from Seattle. Consequently, discount cards could become the force that upends PBMs’ pharmacy benefit economics, plan sponsors’ decisions, and the entire generic market. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.

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A Video History of Pharmacies and Prescription Prices: From Soda Fountains to GoodRx (rerun)

Drug Channels

This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I prepare for this Friday’s live video webinar: Drug Channels Outlook 2022. I especially enjoyed the cool visualizations of Drug Channels Institute’s industry data. from your friendly neighborhood blogger at Drug Channels.

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NOW AVAILABLE: The 2022 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Drug Channels

Click here to download a free report overview (including key industry trends, the Table of Contents, and a List of Exhibits) New Drug Channels Institute Study Examines Consolidation and Vertical Integration of U.S. drug pricing, reimbursement, and dispensing system.

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Global Generic Drugs (Small Molecule Generics vs Biosimilars) Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021-2026 by Application, Drug Delivery, Form, Source, Distribution Channel – ResearchAndMarkets.com

BioTech 365

Global Generic Drugs (Small Molecule Generics vs Biosimilars) Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021-2026 by Application, Drug Delivery, Form, Source, Distribution Channel – ResearchAndMarkets.com Global Generic Drugs (Small Molecule Generics vs Biosimilars) Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021-2026 by Application, Drug Delivery, … Continue reading → Business Wire

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A Short-Term Gain for a Long-Term Loss? The Build Back Better Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Ignores Hatch-Waxman/BPCIA Realities. and that May Mean Big Bad Business for Generic Drug/Biosimilar Manufacturers

FDA Law Blog

5376 that has garnered the greatest amount of attention (at least in the food and drug law world) is TITLE XIII, Subtitle J (Drug Pricing), Part 1 (Lowering Prices Through Fair Drug Price Negotiation), Section 139001 (Providing for Lower Prices for Certain High-Priced Single Source Drugs).

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Novartis to consider sale or separation of Sandoz business

Bio Pharma Dive

The generic drug unit has struggled in recent years, while Novartis has moved to focus more narrowly on higher-margin branded medicines

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A Video History of Pharmacies and Prescription Prices: From Soda Fountains to GoodRx

Drug Channels

Charlotte Morabito at CNBC has put together “Why Pharmacies Overcharge,” an entertaining and provocative video on the pharmacy industry and its generic prescription pricing. I especially enjoyed the cool visualizations of Drug Channels Institute’s industry data.

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Comparison of Spending on Common Generic Drugs by Medicare vs Costco Members

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cross-sectional study uses 2017 and 2018 Medicare Part D clams to compare the amount Medicare pays for common generic prescriptions in Part D with prices available to patients without insurance at Costco