Generic Drug Review June 2012
Combination Therapy in Hypertension Management
The use of combination therapy by a single-dosage form
allows patients to achieve their blood pressure goal quickly, improves
adverse drug reactions, and is supported by prospective data.
Drug Patent Expirations and the “Patent Cliff”
Beginning in 2010, the pharmaceutical
industry faced one of the biggest waves of drug patent expirations in
history, a phenomenon referred to as the “patent cliff.”
Generic Injectable Supply Shortages
Addressing supply interruptions requires collaboration and
guidelines to manage patient care, especially in the midst of highly
specialized medication regimens.
Legislative and Regulatory Issues Affecting Generic Drug Reimbursement
The increased use of generic medications is an important
strategy in managing overall pharmaceutical spending, especially by
Medicaid and other government-run health programs.
Pharmacy Law: Brand-Name and Generic Drugs Not Equivalent in Malpractice Claims
Based on last year's Supreme Court ruling, generic manufacturers cannot be held liable for inadequate warning labels.
Trends in Generic Drugs
More than two-thirds of all prescriptions
dispensed in the U.S. are for generic drugs.
Understanding Drug Pricing
Drug costs are influenced by a variety of factors, and the complexity can be overwhelming for health care professionals and patients alike.
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