Medications
Canada high court voids Pfizer's Viagra patent
Canada's top court on Thursday stripped Pfizer of its patent for Viagra, saying the pharmaceutical giant failed in the patent to identify the active compound in the drug.
Nov 8, 2012
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News tagged with generic version
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Worldwide treatment of hepatitis C could be within sight at the right cost
Lowering the cost of hepatitis C drugs is possible and key to achieving global access to treatment, according to new research by the University of Liverpool and Imperial College London.
Feb 23, 2015
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Medications
Pfizer, Teva reach deal to allow generic Viagra
Pfizer says it reached a settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals that allows the generic drugmaker to launch a copycat version of its popular erectile dysfunction drug Viagra in 2017.
Dec 17, 2013
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Medications
First generic Abilify approved
(HealthDay)—The first generic versions of the atypical antipsychotic drug Abilify (aripiprazole) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Apr 30, 2015
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Medications
Generic form of nexium approved
(HealthDay)—The first generic version of the heartburn drug Nexium (esomeprazole) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Jan 26, 2015
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Medications
Economists throw doubt on generic drug price advantage over branded version
(Medical Xpress)—People given a choice between generic or branded drugs should look closely at the ingredients in the drug they are buying, argue economists from Deakin University's Graduate School of Business.
Sep 16, 2013
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Medications
Sanofi acquires over-the-counter rights for Cialis
French drugmaker Sanofi is buying the rights to seek approval for a version of the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis that customers would be able to buy without a doctor's prescription.
May 28, 2014
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Medications
India moves closer to rolling out 'drugs for all' plan (Update)
India is moving ahead with ambitious plans to spend nearly $5 billion to supply free drugs to patients -- bringing the nation closer to universal health coverage, officials said on Friday.
Jul 6, 2012
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Medications
US seeks injunction on Indian drug firm Ranbaxy
US officials sought a "groundbreaking" injunction against Indian drug giant Ranbaxy on Wednesday, saying the maker of the first generic version of cholesterol-lowering Lipitor has failed to meet US safety guidelines.
Jan 26, 2012
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Medications
Generic boniva approved for osteoporosis
(HealthDay) -- The first generic versions of the once-monthly osteoporosis drug Boniva (ibandronate) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Mar 19, 2012
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