Generic Drug Review June 2016

An Overview of Generic Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

ARBs are first-line agents for patients with hypertension and comorbid chronic kidney disease.

Generic Drug Industry Update From the GPhA

The GPhA and many health stakeholders are waiting for the finalization of the FDA’s Proposed Rule to update generic drug labeling requirements.

Insights Into Effective Generic Substitution

As drug costs surge, generic drug substitution will continue to play a crucial role in reducing healthcare costs and improving access to healthcare.

New Generics in the Pipeline

These nonbranded medications, expected to be available in the United States over the next 5 years, will have therapeutic as well as financial impact.

Patent & Regulatory Exclusivities: The Two Keys Driving Generic and Follow-on Market Availability

In order to help balance innovation in the pharmaceutical industry with affordable and equitable access to medications, the FDA has typically relied on two key systems: intellectual property (patent) exclusivity and regulatory (market) exclusivity.

Patient Perceptions of Generic Drugs: Dispelling Misconceptions

As national healthcare spending continues to rise, the use of generic medications is encouraged by insurers and the federal government as a cost-saving strategy.

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