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Scrub-a-Dub-Dub: FTC is Cleansing the Orange Book of Device Patents

The FDA Law Blog

Koblitz — As we have noted for the last year or so, the FTC has been on a mission to clean up the Orange Book by removing what it deems to be “improper” patents. FTC, deep in its foray into the Orange Book, filed an Amicus Brief in the case arguing that the patents do not claim any FDA-approved drug. And on X (R.I.P.

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FTC Continues to Rage Against Device Patent Listings in the Orange Book

The FDA Law Blog

Koblitz — The FTC appears to be on a mission to cleanse the Orange Book of patents it deems improperly listed. For the second time in recent years, the FTC has filed an Amicus Brief explaining exactly which patents should not be in the Orange Book. Because a “drug product” is defined by regulation as a “Finished dosage form.

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To List or Not to List; That is the Question – The FTC Signals the Potential for Greater Scrutiny of Patent Information Submissions to FDA

The FDA Law Blog

Karst — Listing patent information in the Orange Book is a matter of judgment, but that judgment call is about to get a bit more scrutiny. Last week, the FTC held a Listening Session about the listing of patents in the Orange Book, which concluded with a unanimous vote to issue a Policy Statement.

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Abilify generic availability, cost, and dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

Dosage forms Brand-name and generic Abilify are prescribed at the same dosage and frequency. Generic drugs must be the same as brand-name medications in dosage, safety, effectiveness, strength, stability, quality, and how it is taken. mL, 960 mg/3.2 mL, 960 mg/3.2 Then, find a local pharmacy that accepts SingleCare coupons.

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Does Lexapro make you tired?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Ask about changing the dosage or your medication Prolonged fatigue when taking Lexapro could be a sign that your dose is too low (and not alleviating symptoms of depression) or too high (leading to side effects). Don’t adjust the dosage on your own or stop taking the medication without medical advice. appeared first on The Checkup.

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New Year, New Goals: 2023

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I published my third book right before he turned one, and let me tell you, doing live interviews during the day while waking up every two hours all night, every night, was tough! I am excited to share that I finished my fourth book (also known as my first book as a mommy) in April of 2022, and it will be released in April 2023!

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The Streams Have Been Crossed: FTC Enters FDA Territory

The FDA Law Blog

” At least that’s this blogger’s reaction to the recent news that FTC sent out Notice letters to 10 different drug companies about the patent information they list in the Orange Book. As FTC explains in a Press Release , the Agency “challenged more than 100 patents” that it believes are improperly or inaccurately listed in the Orange Book.

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