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STAT+: Drugmakers rely on ‘use codes’ to vastly expand the nature of their patent claims, STAT analysis shows

STAT

patent system by the pharmaceutical industry, moves by some drugmakers to expand their patent claims appear to be delaying the arrival of lower-cost generic medicines to the marketplace, according to a STAT analysis.  Amid debate over potential abuse of the U.S.

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STAT+: FTC warns drugmakers they can face legal action over improper patent listings

STAT

In explaining its new policy statement , the FTC noted that some drug companies have failed to follow requirements for listing patents in the so-called Orange Book in hopes of thwarting competition from lower-cost generic medicines. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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STAT+: FTC challenges several big drugmakers over inaccurate or improper patent listings

STAT

The move comes two months after the FTC issued a policy statement noting some drug companies have failed to follow requirements for listing patents in the Food and Drug Administration’s Orange Book in hopes of thwarting competition from lower-cost generic medicines. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Abilify generic availability, cost, and dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

This is because generic medicines are much less expensive than their brand-name counterparts, even though they work just as well. What are the differences between brand name and generic Abilify? Aripiprazole was approved by the FDA in 2015. Aripiprazole is widely available at pharmacies across the U.S.

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