Pharmaceutical Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Six companies responded to the OPIR survey by claiming that a lower drug price was the main reason for them to change their strategy in the market while another two companies said that the drug price was the second most important factor for them to change their investment plan.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Farquhar — A drug manufacturer’s bad post-inspection grade from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration – labeled an “Official Action Indicated” classification – is generally devastating for the facility, not least because it can stall FDA approval of applications to market drugs manufactured at the facility. By Douglas B.

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Camargo

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Evergreening Orphan Drugs May Be Over. The Orphan Drug Act of 1983 provides market exclusivity for drugs intended to treat conditions affecting fewer than 200,000 patients in the US. This effectively “evergreens” the product, preventing generic competition. Unapproved Drug Initiative Ends.

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Pharma in Brief

AUGUST 9, 2021

On July 31, 2021, Health Canada published a Notice of Intent outlining its plan to amend the Food and Drug Regulations ( FDR ) and the Medical Devices Regulations in the spring of 2022. The following is a general summary of some of the highlights from the proposed amendments discussed in the Notice of Intent. Biologic Drugs.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Six companies responded to the OPIR survey by claiming that a lower drug price was the main reason for them to change their strategy in the market while another two companies said that the drug price was the second most important factor for them to change their investment plan.

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2023

Koblitz — FDA uses its Product Specific Guidance documents (“PSGs”) to provide recommendations as to the bioequivalence testing necessary for approval of a generic drug. Indeed, PSGs help facilitate generic competition, and to date, OGD has published more than 2,000 PSGs.

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Pharmacy Checkers

DECEMBER 12, 2019

wholesale importation of lower-cost drugs. Opponents of Americans buying less expensive drugs from overseas pharmacies (i.e. Food and Drug Administration exemplifies the “gold standard” in drug safety. is not the gold standard in drug safety, it would fatally weaken anti-importation arguments. If the U.S.

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The Pharma Data

MAY 17, 2021

The authority to change drug labels outside of considerations for new safety information “could encourage third parties, such as academic investigators, insurance companies, and cooperative trial groups, to initiate such changes,” they wrote. . Posted 17 May 2021 | By Jeff Craven .

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Pharmacy Checkers

JANUARY 10, 2020

This post is mostly a story about a very well manufactured, safe and effective, foreign version of an FDA-approved drug. These drugs are normally far less expensive than the FDA-approved version sold in the U.S. John’s doctor was skeptical of drugs bought online from other countries. Is the drug safe? Let’s call him John.

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FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Vanda requested that FDA revoke the approval of Apotex’s and Teva’s generic versions of Hetlioz on the grounds that the generic tasimelteon products did not meet the statutory “same labeling” requirement for generic drugs found in 21 U.S.C. § 355(j)(2)(A)(v).

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Pharmacy Checkers

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Years ago, they took on the Food and Drug Administration in regards to Budeprion XL distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals, the supposed generic equivalent to the popular antidepressant, Wellbutrin XL. Finally, I put it together that this was related to the drug because when I wouldn’t take it I would begin to feel better.

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World of DTC Marketing

AUGUST 7, 2022

The passage of the Inflation Control bill is an excellent first step in limiting high drug costs, but our healthcare system is still built for profit at the expense of patients. Once limited to a few new treatments, it’s now being applied widely, even to generic drugs and established regimens.?The The result:? Schumer (D-N.Y.)

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 22, 2023

During the pandemic, the shortage of basic drugs such as paracetamol in key EU countries led to growing calls to push local drug manufacturing to ensure a smooth supply and to minimise shortages. Only 25% of API production for generic drugs took place in Europe in 2020, according to a November 2022 Medicines for Europe report.

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Pharmacy Checkers

JUNE 21, 2019

With drug prices in the spotlight of our national healthcare debate, one could certainly view Amazon’s entry last year into the pharmacy space as a welcome development. to bring lower-cost generic drugs to market faster are a great step in. prescription drugs. prescription drugs. Originally published on LinkedIn.

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STAT News

MARCH 7, 2023

… The White House will propose raising taxes on Americans earning more than $400,000 and reducing what Medicare pays for prescription drugs in an attempt to ensure that the health-care program for seniors is funded for the next two decades , STAT writes.  The Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Pharma in Brief

JANUARY 9, 2022

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020, the Minister of Health signed interim orders designed to streamline the process to authorize the importation or sale of drugs, vaccines, and medical devices used to diagnose, treat, mitigate, or prevent COVID-19. Proposed amendments to the PM(NOC) Regulations were also introduced in 2021.

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World of DTC Marketing

APRIL 12, 2021

The goal of getting a drug to market as fast as possible so they can recoup drug development costs has the potential for mistakes that could cost lives. Coupled with all this is the continued outsourcing of raw materials and other steps in drug development. Up to 90% of drugs now sold in the US and UK are generic.

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Drug Patent Watch

JANUARY 7, 2025

Generic drugs play a crucial role in providing affordable medication options to patients. However, many individuals still harbor misconceptions and doubts about the efficacy and safety of generic alternatives. What Are Generic Drugs?

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XTalks

AUGUST 2, 2023

Pfizer’s Top 5 Best-Selling Drugs of 2022: 1) Comirnaty Comirnaty is an mRNA-based vaccine indicated for the prevention of COVID-19. Comirnaty was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2021 for individuals over the age of 16. billion the drug generated in 2021. billion in 2022. billion.

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Drug Patent Watch

MARCH 25, 2025

Breaking into the Generic Drug Market: Strategies for Success As a pharmaceutical professional, you know that the generic drug market is a highly competitive space. With new generic drugs entering the market every year, it can be challenging to stand out from the crowd and achieve success.

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Drug Patent Watch

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Unlocking the Path to Affordable Medications: A Step-by-Step Guide to Generic Drug Approval As a healthcare professional or a patient advocate, you're likely no stranger to the importance of affordable medications. But have you ever wondered what it takes for a generic drug to hit the market?

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XTalks

JANUARY 23, 2025

In its second interim staff report released January 14, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that the top three pharma benefit managers (PBM) in the US inflated prices of specialty generic drugs over the past several years, resulting in them raking in billions of dollars in profits. What Is a PBM?

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is already having ripple effects not just internally, but across the broader regulatory and life sciences communities and the public at large. In some cases, previously routine postings are delayed or going unpublished altogether.

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Pharmacy Checkers

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The FDA has finished draft guidance on one of two of the Trump administration’s drug importation policy ideas, referred to as Pathway II. The title of this post may seem like a joke for those of you who follow the issue of drug importation in America, but it is real. The discussion below applies to brand-name (not generic) drugs.

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Pharmacy Checkers

MARCH 11, 2020

Below is a copy of Gabriel Levitt’s comments on the FDA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled “Importation of Prescription Drugs” that were submitted Monday, March 9th, 2020. Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled “Importation of Prescription Drugs, FDA-2019-N-5711, 84 Fed. 70796 “ Docket No.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Kirschenbaum — Despite vigorous criticism of high drug prices from the public and politicians in both parties, drug companies have largely dodged bullets on drug pricing and payment reform. The pieces of major drug pricing and payment reform are falling together. Koblitz & Alan M. Last Thursday, the U.S.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Karst We learned earlier this week that an allision (a runner-up to Merriam-Websters 2024 Word of the Year, polarization) may be poised to occurperhaps within a fortnight (another runner-up to Merriam-Websters 2024 Word of the Year thanks to Taylor Swift)as Congress considers various pieces of healthcare legislation as part of its year-end package.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

trillion) agreement reached in late July between leaders of the 27 countries in the European Union, a truly historic stimulus package designed to rescue flailing economies from COVID-19. The package is made up of a €390 billion fund in grants and a €360 billion in low interest loans. And stimulus packages continue.

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