Generics/Research

Generics substitution of antiretroviral drugs in Ireland: patient views

Generics/Research | Posted 26/05/2017

Researchers in Ireland report the findings of a survey of opinions on the generics substitution of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs [1], revealing that over 70% of patients would have no concerns about their use.

Generic metformin bioequivalent in healthy volunteers in Nigeria

Generics/Research | Posted 01/12/2017

Researchers from Nigeria’s Obafemi Awolowo University have found generic metformin sourced in the country to be ‘not inferior’ to originator metformin [1].

Perceptions and attitudes towards generics in South Korea

Generics/Research | Posted 24/11/2017

A survey of the perception and attitude of South Korean physicians towards generics has shown that not much has changed despite the introduction of a new pharmaceutical policy in 2012 [1].

Mergers could be causing price increases for generics

Generics/Research | Posted 10/11/2017

How mergers and acquisitions in the generics sector can be a factor in drug shortages and increasing prices was a question addressed by researchers from Carleton and McGill Universities in Canada [1].

New use for old generic could treat rare cardiovascular condition

Generics/Research | Posted 03/11/2017

Researchers from Canada and the UK may have found a new use for an old generic drug: treatment of the rare cardiovascular condition, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Perceptions of generic drugs in Latin America: a Guatemalan case study

Generics/Research | Posted 27/10/2017

A recent assessment of generic drug use in Guatemala [1] revealed a widespread lack of trust in generics, due to a combination of poor quality, powerful advertising campaigns and limited state regulation.

Challenges in the rediscovery of old generics

Generics/Research | Posted 13/10/2017

Finding new treatment options by repurposing generics is a cost-effective and time-efficient way of finding a new purpose for old drugs. However, when it comes to the rediscovery of old generics there are multiple obstacles standing in the way [1].

Repurposing thioguanine

Generics/Research | Posted 06/10/2017

Repurposing and re-registering old generics is a cost-effective and time-efficient way of finding new purposes for existing drugs. One such ‘old generic’ that has been repurposed and re-registered is thioguanine [1].

Repurposing and re-registering old generics

Generics/Research | Posted 29/09/2017

Finding new indications for existing drugs is better known as drug rediscovery, drug repurposing or drug repositioning. It is cost-effective and time-efficient way of finding a new purpose for old drugs. However, when it comes to the rediscovery of old generics, the lack of a formal regulatory pathway for such drugs and a lack of economic interest by pharmaceutical companies, makes it a challenging pursuit [1].

Barriers to generics substitution in the Middle East

Generics/Research | Posted 01/09/2017

Although most pharmacists in Lebanon are in favour of generic drug substitution, fewer than half have actually implemented the policy, according to a study carried out by researchers from the American University of Beirut [1].