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California’s low-cost insulin plans receive $100m manufacturing boost

Pharmaceutical Technology

Insulin prices made the headlines again as California governor Gavin Newsom announced plans on 7 July for the state to manufacture low-cost insulin. The state plans to work directly with a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) to manufacture low-cost insulin. In-house manufacturing the norm.

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Even Drugs Manufactured in America are not “Made in the USA”

Pharmacy Checkers

One of our more popular Ask PharmacyChecker posts is called “ How can I determine where a drug is manufactured? ” But here’s something different to chew on: Even drugs that our research categorized as manufactured in the U.S. has the pharmaceutical ingredients it needs to make drugs that treat people with Covid-19.

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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. In fact, many people reported that when they were switched to the Teva generic Wellbutrin XL, their depression returned. Compare Wellbutrin Prices.

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Can you trust Turkey-approved Alipza? Is it the same as U.S.-Approved Livalo?

Pharmacy Checkers

This post is mostly a story about a very well manufactured, safe and effective, foreign version of an FDA-approved drug. These drugs are normally far less expensive than the FDA-approved version sold in the U.S. pharmacies. John wanted to know if these prices were for the “same” drug. and arguably just as safe.

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European Commission vs Big Pharma, or profit vs access?  

Drug Discovery World

Regulatory data protection (RDP) period RDP refers to the time when generic drug makers cannot refer to an innovator drug’s data to obtain a marketing authorisation 2.

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Through the Looking Glass: Is FDA really the “Gold Standard” in Drug Safety?

Pharmacy Checkers

wholesale importation of lower-cost drugs. Opponents of Americans buying less expensive drugs from overseas pharmacies (i.e. Food and Drug Administration exemplifies the “gold standard” in drug safety. They both require the most advanced cGMP or current Good Manufacturing Practices.

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FDA Drafts Guidance to Allow Lower-Cost Foreign Drug Imports From Any Country

Pharmacy Checkers

It’s not entirely clear to me what drugs are permissible under Pathway II and it won’t be until the draft guidance is made public. The discussion below applies to brand-name (not generic) drugs. Drug companies make their products in many countries and ship those same drugs around the world to different markets.