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Generics
Coronavirus News Roundup: Vaccine Trials Gaining Momentum, Pharmacists Fight Racism Amid COVID-19
June 26, 2020
Check out this week's most important coronavirus-related news.
Demand for Generic Steroid Spikes After Preliminary COVID-19 Results
June 25, 2020
Demand for an affordable generic steroid soared after preliminary findings from a study showed it may be effective in reducing deaths from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Study: Patient Perceptions of Safety, Efficacy Not Swayed by Generic Drug Appearances
June 12, 2020
Survey respondents contradicted prior research that has suggested that manufacturer changes in medication appearance affect perceptions of safety and effectiveness.
ASCO20: Switching to Generic Bortezomib Can Yield Significant Cost Savings
June 03, 2020
The study’s authors examined the opportunity to decrease the overall cost of bortezomib by $300-400 million by switching patients to the generic version.
Barriers Coming Down for Complex Generic Drug Products
April 14, 2020
This year may mark a dramatic difference in the development and approval of complex generic drug products.
Generic Ziprasidone Mesylate for Injection Now Available in United States
March 18, 2020
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched its ziprasidone mesylate 20 mg/mL for injection, the first generic version of Geodon (Pfizer) for injection.
California Considering Its Own Generic Drug Label
January 29, 2020
A pharmacy group is taking a wait-and-see approach after California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced several drug reforms–including a state generic prescription drug label.
The Impact of Patents and Exclusivities on FDA’s Approval of Generic Drugs
January 07, 2020
What are some of the factors affecting whether a brand-name drug has generic competition?
Medicare Prescription Plans May Take Longer to Cover New Generic Drugs
December 05, 2019
Pharmacists can help advocate for availability and coverage.
What Pharmacists Should Know About the FDA’s DCAP for Generic Drug Access
December 05, 2019
Removing patient barriers to generic drugs.