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Researchers suggest system changes to limit burden of pay-for-delay deals
The changes could prevent anticompetitive practices between branded and generic pharmaceutical manufacturers, lowering drug prices for consumers.
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Biosimilars: the future of competition
Earlier this year, the British Biosimilars Association (BBA), the trade body representing the interests of biosimilar manufacturers, welcomed Dr Andrew Ellis as its new Chair. In this interview, Nikki Withers asks why biosimilars are so important for pharma and how he foresees the market evolving in the coming years.
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the Indian pharmaceutical industry
Dr Abhishek Dadhich rounds up how the Indian pharmaceutical market has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and the steps the country’s government could take to overcome these setbacks.
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FDA approves first generic albuterol sulfate metered dose inhaler
The generic Proventil HFA (albuterol sulfate) metered dose inhaler has been approved for the prevention of bronchospasm in patients four years of age and older.
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New HIV PrEP drug could derail efforts to expand virus prevention coverage
US researchers have stated a newly approved HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) therapy does not have benefits that warrant its price tag and could deter generic competition.
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How will the rise of biosimilars impact biologics?
Once patents expire for biologic medicines, a market opportunity opens up for biosimilars, a cheaper alternative. With more patents due to expire soon, what will the future look like for biologic medicines?
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FDA approves first generic of ProAir HFA inhalation aerosol
The generic of ProAir HFA (albuterol sulfate) inhalation aerosol has been approved by the FDA to advance patient access to lower-cost medicines.
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Industry executives call for track and trace systems in south-east Asia
A report has outlined the opportunities and challenges for the pharmaceutical industry in south-east Asia, including implementing a track and trace system as well as generics potential.
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Resolving and mitigating medicine shortages in the EU
Drug shortages can greatly impact patients and the pharmaceutical industry. Adrian van den Hoven, Director General of Medicines for Europe, explains how to prevent and reduce the effects of medicinal scarcities in the EU.
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EU court rules GSK committed ‘pay-for-delay’ in paroxetine case
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the EU Court of Justice agreed that GSK had paid to delay other competitors entering the UK paroxetine generics market.
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Summarising 2019: a year of firsts for the EMA
The EMA was a proactive force in 2019, granting marketing authorisation for a range of drugs. This article highlights some of the most important advancements made by the agency last year.
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Governor of California proposes state-run drug label
In a bid to lower the costs of medicines, California's governor has suggested contracting generic drug manufacturers to make pharmaceutical products for the state to sell, according to reports.
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Novadoz Pharmaceuticals receives FDA go-ahead for Febuxostat generic
US-based Novadoz Pharmaceuticals has received FDA approval for their generic version of Febuxostat 40mg and 80mg tablets.
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Report links greater generic competition and lower generic drug prices
A new report from the FDA has shown that greater competition among generic drug makers is associated with lower generic drug prices.
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The first generics of Gilenya have been approved by the FDA
The first three applications for generics of Gilenya (fingolimod) capsules for the treatment of relapsing forms of MS have been approved.