STAT

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Specifically, the proposed rule was crafted to stem the use of so-called patent thickets , which are wielded by drug companies to delay the arrival of lower-cost generic medicines in the marketplace.

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STAT

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Amid ongoing concern over the quality of medicines made in India, a major supplier of generic medicines was seen removing three truckloads of “scrap materials” from a facility that was being inspected last month by the Food and Drug Administration.

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STAT

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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.

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STAT

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

A handful of the largest purveyors of generic medicines have made only halting progress to ensure their drugs are accessible for patients in low- and middle-income countries, a new analysis found.

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STAT

MARCH 1, 2024

A growing number of alternative pharmacies — such as those run by Costco, Amazon, and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs — may be increasingly popular with American consumers, but a new analysis finds many of the most expensive generic medicines are unavailable, prices vary widely, and savings can be modest.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

A leaked draft version of a trade agreement being negotiated between the United Kingdom and India has sparked concern among civil society and patient advocacy groups that the proposed deal would impede the supply of affordable generic medicines in poor countries around the world.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

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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STAT

MARCH 21, 2023

A leaked version of the agreement already sparked concerns last year that the proposed deal would impede the supply of affordable generic medicines in poor countries around the world. More than 200 civil society and patient advocacy groups are urging the U.K. Now, the groups are upset that the involvement of Harjinder Kang, the U.K.

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STAT

MAY 23, 2023

But it’s a generic medicine — which means PBMs’ negotiating techniques don’t apply. Generic drugs compete on price. There’s just one problem: PBMs don’t have anything to do with that discrepancy. The chemo drug in question, Imatinib, costs $17,000 at CVS and just $72 at Cost Plus Drugs.

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pharmaphorum

JUNE 19, 2024

Amazon Pharmacy is expanding its subscription service for generic medicines, making it available to Medicare patients

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The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

JANUARY 22, 2024

Roared on by the pharmaceutical industry, ministers have been using trade talks with India to push for agreement on new, extremely restrictive patent rules that would severely undermine its generic medicines industry.

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STAT

JULY 21, 2023

The review comes in response to an inspection of Synapse facilities by Spanish regulators, who raised “serious concerns about the validity and reliability” of clinical trial data generated by the company.

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The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Britain is pushing for patent changes that could increase the cost of Indian generic drugs, diverting more of the NHS budget to big pharma India is known as the “ pharmacy of the world ”, supplying vital generic medicines at low prices to health services including the NHS.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 15, 2020

“Now more than ever, it is our responsibility as a sector to ensure affordable access to healthcare and enable the future longevity of medicine development and supply.”. The generics medicines sector can, too, play a substantial part in discovering new areas for licensed products to be used in. Delivery of essential medicines.

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Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Two large Indian suppliers of generic medicines in the U.S. and beyond are at the center of the industry's M&A rumor mill this week. Torrent is looking for financial help to potentially make a bid for its larger rival Cipla, according to Reuters.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Novartis revealed today that it may consider divesting its generic medicines subsidiary Sandoz – amongst other options – which would further narrow its focus to innovative medicines.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

APRIL 25, 2024

Main drivers for the market were reported to be rising popularity of generics together with blockbuster and other small-molecule drugs going off-patent globally. Overall, increasing demand for generic medicines will be a significant factor for growth.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

JULY 1, 2024

Additionally, approval was recommended two generic medicines: Enzalutamide Viatris (enzalutamide) to treat prostate cancer, and Nilotinib Accord (nilotinib) was also recommended to treat Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myelogenous leukaemia.

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The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

AUGUST 15, 2023

Indian Medical Association says that testing is substandard in the manufacture of generic medicines with ‘no guarantee of quality’ Indian doctors have been told they can no longer prescribe branded drugs for their patients, provoking vehement protest from the Indian Medical Association [IMA].

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pharmaphorum

MARCH 14, 2022

For Sandoz, the acquisition gives it a technology platform in an area of the generic medicines market with a relatively high barrier to entry, as developing inhaled medicines poses “comparatively high technical complexity,” according to Sandoz chief executive Richard Saynor.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 6, 2022

” It also sees continued growth in cardiovascular and venous diseases, as well as in generic medicines, and says its new visual identity (see above) reflects its “uniqueness” as an “independent group, governed by a foundation, committed to therapeutic progress to serve patient needs.”

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 13, 2022

Over the same period, total gross expenditures on brand and generic medicines nearly doubled – from $268 billion to $517 billion, according to the report.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

AUGUST 25, 2022

Meanwhile, Sandoz would leverage its strong brand and sustain its leading global position by continuing to invest in the key strategic areas of Biosimilars, Antibiotics and Generic Medicines. Working to deliver on its vision of access to patients. Additional transaction details.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The company offers generic medicines and biosimilars through Sandoz. It provides drugs for the treatment of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, dermatological conditions, neurological disorders, ophthalmic and respiratory diseases, hematologic diseases, solid tumors, immune disorders, and infections, among others.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 25, 2022

Koye sells generic medicines, including COPD therapies such as Spirodin (doxofylline) and Spirodin-Ax (doxofylline and ambroxol), used to reduce open the airways and reduce coughing in patients with the respiratory condition.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

JULY 25, 2023

The small molecule API market is influenced by several factors, including heightened R&D within the pharmaceutical sector, a growing prevalence of chronic illnesses and rising demand for generic medicines.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

AUGUST 26, 2022

Last year, Sandoz generated sales worth $9.6bn and served more than 100 markets across the globe with a robust presence in the US, Europe and other regions. Upon becoming a standalone company, Sandoz would progress to make investments in the main strategic regions of antibiotics, biosimilars and generic medicines.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We certainly have a problem with national-level procurement policies that put almost no value on generic medicines … that approach needs to change. The rather inflexible, old-fashioned regulatory regime in Europe should be modernised in order to attract investment, and to improve agility and flexibility.”.

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STAT

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The big blow to Sunovion, he said, was the loss of patent protection for Latuda, its best-selling schizophrenia drug, which led to competition from cheaper generic medicines. Janoschek, 56, had worked for Sunovion and a predecessor firm for 22 years and lost his job in March in a restructuring that shed hundreds of workers.

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 4, 2023

It looks like Astellas has been unsuccessful in its attempt to block Pfizer’s generic medicines unit Hospira from launching a copycat version of big-selling pharmacologic stress agent Lexiscan in the US.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This combination inhaler is also available as a generic medicine called fluticasone furoate and vilanterol , which are the names of the two medicines in the inhaler. Breo Ellipta is the brand name of an inhaler that contains two medications used to control asthma and COPD ( chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ).

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 24, 2023

Efforts by Amazon to disrupt the healthcare sector just stepped up a gear, with the launch of a subscription service for Prime members that will ship generic medicines to patients’ homes in return for a $5 monthly fee.

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pharmaphorum

JULY 4, 2022

. “As such, it is with great responsibility that I will take on the inspiring task to lead the company’s strong and unique R&D organisation, knowing that together with our scientists, researchers and staff we have a tremendous opportunity to bring meaningful specialty, biologics and generics medicines to patients worldwide.”

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Astellas has won a reprieve in its attempt to stop Pfizer’s generic medicines unit Hospira launching a copycat version of its pharmacologic stress agent Lexiscan in the US – but only for a couple of weeks.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The company offers generic medicines and biosimilars through Sandoz. It provides drugs for the treatment of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, dermatological conditions, neurological disorders, ophthalmic and respiratory diseases, hematologic diseases, solid tumors, immune disorders, and infections, among others.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Talking through their generic medicines, of which the company has more than 1,000 projects ongoing, Schultz noted that more than half of the leading medicines on the WHO’s list of medicines are Teva’s. Indeed, of the 281 WHO-listed essential medicines, 100% of respiratory treatments are Teva’s.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JULY 17, 2023

Brand-name and generic Zoloft are available in a few different formulations: tablets, capsules, and oral liquid. Food Drug Administration (FDA) , a generic medicine works in the same way and provides the same clinical benefit as brand-name medicine. The primary difference between generic vs. brand-name drugs is the cost.

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