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How to Ensure Patient Safety with Generic Drugs

Drug Patent Watch

Patient Safety in the Era of Generic Drugs: A Call to Action As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: the need for patient safety. With the rise of generic drugs, it's more important than ever to ensure that these alternatives meet the same high standards as their brand-name counterparts.

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Pathbreakers: The journey of first generics

Pharmaceutical Technology

Since 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved more than 450 “first generics” or the first generic equivalent for a branded drug. These medicines comprise about 10% of all generics approved each year.

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In the News: October Regulatory and Development Updates

Camargo

Unpacking the (Black) Box: Antares Licenses Urology Product with Boxed Warning. When the FDA requires a product’s labeling to include a boxed warning (also called a “black box warning” because the text is surrounded by black border), the potential market value of the drug often drops severely. In October, the U.S.

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Indian pharma manufacturing: rising investment in Andhra Pradesh

Pharmaceutical Technology

Indian pharma manufacturing continues to be the backbone of drug supplies worldwide, and GlobalData analysis suggests US overreliance on the country for generic drug supply. Source: GlobalData, Pharma Intelligence Center Drug Database (Accessed March 20, 2023). There are fewer EMA-approved sites in the region.

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In the News: November Regulatory and Development Updates

Camargo

The FDA’s halt of onsite inspections has created a wealth of problems. Camargo is currently involved with no less than three product applications that are stalled because the FDA is requiring inspections before the application can be approved (assuming a satisfactory outcome). Evergreening Orphan Drugs May Be Over.

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FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product for treatment of diabetes

The Pharma Data

Food and Drug Administration approved the first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product, indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with Type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. for the treatment of diabetes. Biosimilars marketed in the U.S.

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FDA Approves First Generic of Symbicort to Treat Asthma and COPD

The Pharma Data

Agency Supports Development of Complex Generic Drug-Device Combination Product to Improve Competition and Access to More Affordable Medicines. This complex generic drug-device combination product, which is a metered-dose inhaler, should not be used to treat acute asthma attacks. Today, the U.S.