Generic in Medical News

US Oncology Reports Second Quarter Operating Results

... growth. We are also experiencing a shift toward generic alternatives for certain oncology pharmaceuticals ... We expect that this trend toward greater use of generic oncology drugs will continue for the foreseeable ... outstanding, as well as payments made under a generic drug inventory management program in the second ...

ViroPharma Announces Support by Advisory Committee of The Office of Generic Drugs Proposed Guidelines for Developing Generic Versions of Oral Vancomycin Hydorchloride

... Advisory Committee supports the FDA's Office of generic Drugs (OGD) draft guidelines on bioequivalence ... . The draft guidelines, if approved, would allow generic manufacturers to use less rigorous standards, ... sufficient for establishing bioequivalence for generic vancomycin oral capsules. The Advisory Committee ...

Cambrex Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

... offsetting these increases were lower sales of generic APIs and feed additives. Custom development ... partially offset by lower volume and pricing of generic APIs. Selling, General and Administrative ... we are seeing price and volume pressure on our generic APIs due to competitive supply chain dynamics. ...

Par Pharmaceutical Reports EPS of $0.71 for Second Quarter 2009

... the second quarter. Par is the authorized generic for all strengths of AstraZeneca's Toprol(R) XL. ... Par remained the exclusive supplier of generic Imitrex(R) 4mg and 6mg starter kits and 4mg ... pricing pressures. Other generic products: For the second quarter 2009, net sales ...

Consumer Reports Swine Flu Survival Kit Prepares Consumers for Potentially Tough Flu Season This Fall

... save nearly $1,000 a year by taking lovastatin, a generic statin, instead of taking Lipitor, a more ... drugs, Consumer Reports recommends using generic versions of Claritin and Zyrtec - loratadine or ... Sudafed products, and countless store brands and generic versions. With so many products to choose from, ...

Watson Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval for Generic Toprol XL(R) 25 MG and 50 MG

... succinate extended-release tablets are the generic equivalent to AstraZeneca's Toprol XL(R) tablets. ... Toprol XL(R) 25 mg and 50 mg and its generic equivalents had annual sales of approximately ... of pharmaceuticals with a broad portfolio of generic products and a specialized portfolio of brand ...

Generic Erosion of Established Agents Will Offset Growth From Uptake of Emerging Therapies in the Market for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

... healthcare issues, finds that, from 2013 to 2018, generic erosion of established agents--most notably ... Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and Japan. generic erosion will offset market growth of more than ... and by Astellas as Omix/Omnic/Flomaxtra/Harnal. generic versions of tamsulosin have been available in ...

Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. Announces Settlement of Ethyol(R) ANDA Patent Litigation

... an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for a generic version of Ethyol(R). Under the settlement ... permitting Caraco to continue marketing a generic version of Ethyol(R) in the United States. The ... develops, manufactures, markets and distributes generic and private-label pharmaceuticals to the nation's ...

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Teva's Forum Draws Key Pennsylvania Healthcare Leaders

... -- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, the world's leading generic pharmaceutical company, today hosted the last in ... -- including the development of a pathway for generic biologic medicines. About Teva USA ... companies in the world and is the world's leading generic pharmaceutical company. The Company develops, ...

Cardinal Health Welcomes Record Number of Attendees at its Annual Independent Pharmacy Trade Show

... care costs will continue to drive demand for generic products. To enable retail independents to make generic drugs immediately available to patients, Cardinal ... participating pharmacies a 30-day supply of new generic pharmaceuticals, immediately upon each product's ...

Valeant to Acquire Tecnofarma, A Mexican Generic Company

... one times sales. Tecnofarma is a producer of generic pharmaceuticals which has approximately $33 ... products that can be introduced into the branded generic market in Mexico. "The acquisition of ... current market focus on the commercial branded generic market. Adding two well-established businesses ...

ViroPharma Incorporated Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

... approach considered for use in approving generic formulations of Vancocin that does not require ... citizen petition for Vancocin or the approval of generic versions of Vancocin. If we are unable to change ... forth by the FDA in December 2008, the threat of generic competition will be high. The entry of ...

Mylan Announces Enhancements to Executive Management Team

... for these areas and also oversee the company's generic biologics efforts as well as those initiatives ... Prior to Mylan, Malik has over 25 years of global generic pharmaceutical industry experience in leadership ... enjoys an exemplary 16-year track record in the generic pharmaceutical industry, primarily in commercial ...

Watson Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2009 GAAP EPS of $0.46; Adjusted EPS $0.61; Company Raises 2009 Outlook

... Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI ), a leader in generic and specialty branded pharmaceuticals, today ... June 30, 2009. "Fourteen percent growth in generic product sales and the launches of Rapaflo(TM) and ... Quarter 2009 Business Segment Results generic Segment Information ...

Watson Announces License Agreement With GeneraMedix for Generic Version of Ferrlecit(R)

... Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI ), a leader in generic and specialty branded pharmaceuticals, today ... Inc., for the exclusive US marketing rights to a generic version of Ferrlecit (sodium ferric gluconate ... of pharmaceuticals with a broad portfolio of generic products and a specialized portfolio of branded ...

Government Officials, Community Leaders Invited to Come Together to Examine the Rising Cost of Healthcare

... Americans, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, the leading generic pharmaceutical company, is hosting a roundtable ... Hatch-Waxman Act, which created the modern generic pharmaceutical industry and has saved billions of ... companies in the world and is the world's leading generic pharmaceutical company. The Company develops, ...

As the Government Continues to Work Toward Health Care Reform, Medtipster is Providing a Free Solution to Rising Health Care Costs for Americans Right Now

... a new search engine with a national database of generic drugs on discount programs. By typing in their ... can search for pharmacies that carry the generic equivalent of their medication at a discount, ... information from pharmacies offering discount generic drug programs across the country," said Bruce ...

Wyeth Reports Earnings Results for the 2009 Second Quarter and First Half and Raises Full Year 2009 Guidance

... half included revenue from the Company's own generic version of $150 and $273, respectively, ... of EFFEXOR ((R)) due primarily to increased generic competition in international markets. Excluding ... sales of Effexor due primarily to increased generic competition in international markets and lower ...

Lilly Reports Solid Second-Quarter 2009 Results, Raises EPS Guidance

... preliminary injunction to prevent the launch of a generic version of Evista((R)) by Teva Pharmaceuticals ... U.S. was favorably impacted by the withdrawal of generic competition in Germany. Cymbalta ... and lower prices as a result of the entry of generic competition in most major markets, as well as the ...

NACDS Urges Clarifications, Enhancements in Two Pharmacy Reimbursement Provisions in House Healthcare Reform Legislation

... bill reforms Medicaid pharmacy reimbursement for generic drugs and maintains access to durable medical ... provisions to reform pharmacy reimbursement for generic drugs in the Medicaid program. As you know, the ... access and eliminating incentives to dispense generic medications. H.R. 3200 makes significant ...

FDA Accepts Tris Pharma's ANDA with Paragraph IV Certification for a Generic Equivalent to Delsym

... polistirex suspension will be the generic version of Reckitt Benckiser's Delsym. ... Tris Pharma's ANDA seeking approval for a generic version of Delsym was filed earlier this year, ... an ANDA with a paragraph IV certification for a generic version of Delsym, and should its product be ...

Watson Confirms Filing of Abbreviated New Drug Application for Generic Sanctura XR(R)

... chloride extended-release capsules are the generic version of Allergan Inc.'s Sanctura XR((R))( ... believes it may be first to file an ANDA for generic trospium extended-release capsules. For the ... of pharmaceuticals with a broad portfolio of generic products and a specialized portfolio of brand ...

Abbott Reports Strong Second Quarter Results; Confirms Double-Digit Earnings Growth Outlook for 2009

... the expected decline in Depakote(R) sales due to generic competition, worldwide operational sales ... Sales comparison reflects the expected impact of generic Depakote competition. See Q&A Answer ... Sales comparison reflects the expected impact of generic Depakote competition. See Q&A Answer ...

Brazil proves developing countries can use generic medicines to fight HIV/AIDS epidemic

... can successfully combat the epidemic. Inexpensive generic medicines are a large part of the solution, say ... drugs to lower their prices dramatically and generic companies to develop lower-cost alternatives for ... AIDS treatment. The country also began producing generic AIDS medicines in public factories. Brazilian ...

HealthWarehouse.com Announces $3.50 Prescription Drug Program

... it will offer a 30-day supply of over 300 popular generic prescription drugs for $3.50. With outstanding ... Pricing of $3.50 for a 30-day supply of generic prescription medications Pricing of $9.50 for a 90-day supply of generic prescription medications Coverage of ...

Forest Laboratories and H. Lundbeck A/S Enter Into Settlement Agreement With Sun and Caraco Related to LEXAPRO(R) Patent Litigation

... with respect to the marketing of Caraco's generic version of the product as of the date that any third party generic that has properly received final approval from the FDA enters the market, other than an authorized generic or the first filer with Hatch-Waxman related ...

Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. Enters Into Asset Purchase Agreement with Forest Laboratories, Inc. to Settle Lexapro(R) (escitalopram oxalate) ANDA Patent Litigation

... with respect to the marketing of Caraco's generic version of the product as of the date that any third party generic enters the market with final approval from the FDA other than an authorized generic or the first filer with Hatch-Waxman related ...

High Rx Costs Hammering Illinois' 50+ Population

... marked the largest price jump in six years, while generic drug prices decreased by nearly 11%. ... the largest price increases at 9.3%. Currently, generic versions of these drugs are not available, ... 726), which would allow consumers access to generic versions of expensive biologic drugs. The ...

Consumer Reports to Parents: Think Twice About Free Prescription ADHD Drug Samples for Your Children

... are not any better or safer than less expensive generic medicines. In addition, when doctors give out ... Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs found that two generic ADHD drugs, dextroamphetamine and ... or Strattera. By switching to one of those two generic drugs, consumers could save roughly $3,000 a year ...

Watson Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval for Fruit and Cinnamon Flavored Coated Nicotine Gums

... Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI ), a leader in generic and specialty branded pharmaceuticals, today ... Gum coated fruit and cinnamon flavors are the generic equivalent of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer ... of pharmaceuticals with a broad portfolio of generic products and a specialized portfolio of brand ...

Crestor Patent Invalidity Evidence Uncovered By Article One Partners Community

... can impact the industry litigation to market generic rosuvastatin drugs. The prior art (further ... Crestor Study & Industry Impact Nine generic drug manufacturers have submitted Abbreviated New ... Administration (FDA), seeking approval to market generic versions of Crestor. AstraZeneca countered with ...

Lupin Expands Branded Play

... producing a wide range of quality, affordable generic and branded formulations and APIs for the ... that are being used to develop value-added generic pharmaceuticals. Today, Lupin is not only the fastest growing generic business in the US market but is also ranked 9th ...

Hospira Receives FDA Approval for Azithromycin for Injection

... Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP ), the world leader in generic injectable pharmaceuticals, today announced it ... System. The anti-infective medication is a generic version of Pfizer's Zithromax(R) for injection. U.S. sales of generic and name-brand azithromycin for injection were ...

Perrigo Confirms That its Partner Synthon Has Filed for Generic Version of Xyzal(R) Solution and Announcement of Lawsuit by Sepracor/UCB

... (ANDA) for Levocetirizine solution 2.5mg/5ml, a generic version of Xyzal(R) solution 2.5mg/5ml. Under ... solution that can entitle it to 180 days of generic exclusivity upon approval. Xyzal(R) solution ... develops, manufactures and distributes OTC and generic prescription pharmaceuticals, nutritional ...

America Speaks Out in Favor of Affordable Healthcare and Biogenerics in Teva's Fourth Video

... -- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, the leading generic pharmaceutical company, today released its fourth ... is meant to illustrate the important savings generic drugs have produced for everyday Americans since ... campaign to recognize the important role that generic drugs play in providing competitive and more ...

Putney, Inc. Enters the $175M Annual Veterinary NSAID Market

... company focused on the development of generic drugs for pets, has launched carprofen caplets, a bioequivalent generic version of the canine medication Rimadyl(R) ... that they would feel comfortable switching to generic carprofen caplets and 88% believe that pet owners ...

New Online Company Is Helping to Bring a Solution to the Increasingly Devastating Problem of Healthcare Costs in America, at No Cost to Consumers

... a new search engine with a national database of generic drugs on discount programs. By typing in their ... can search for pharmacies that carry the generic equivalent of their medication at a discount, ... information from pharmacies offering discount generic drug programs across the country," said Bruce ...

KV Pharmaceutical Receives Letter From NYSE Regarding Delayed Filing of Its 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K

... the introduction or potential introduction of generic or competing products against products sold by ... competitors or to the Company's ability to market generic products due to brand company patents and ... introduction or potential introduction of generic or competing products by third parties against ...

Glen's Markets Adds Discounted Generic Drug Program

... northern Michigan are pleased to now offer a generic drug program for 30 day prescriptions for $4 and ... new programs offering lower prices on over 300 generic drugs to meet the healthcare needs and healthcare ... challenging economic times. "Our expanded generic drug program is another example of the many ways ...