Low-cost generic drug programs (LCGPs) in the US increase the affordability of prescription medication that can treat many common paediatric conditions. LCGPs are a loss-leader pricing strategy used by eight of the top 10 pharmacy chains, e.g. Walmart, Walgreens, RiteAid, providing generics at co-payments of US$4‒5 for 30-day supplies or US$10‒12 for 90-day supplies. By using these programmes, no information is submitted through an individual’s prescription medication insurance benefit; thus, medication use data can be missing from administrative claims data. This phenomenon has implications for safety surveillance, quality measurement of health plans, and for researchers utilizing these data.
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Genéricos
Novedades
- FDA approves generic teriparatide and levetiracetam
- US generics launch and approval for Dr Reddy’s and Lupin
- Five Chinese companies join UN’s MPP for Covid-19 medicines
- South Korean companies to make generic Bridion and COVID-19 drugs
Investigación
- Japan’s drug shortage crisis: challenges and policy solutions
- Saudi FDA drug approvals and GMP inspections: trend analysis
- Generic medications in the Lebanese community: understanding and public perception
- Community pharmacists’ understanding of generic and biosimilar drugs: Lebanon case study
General
- Crecimiento de medicamentos genéricos en Brasil y Venezuela
- EMA launches European shortages monitoring platform to tackle persistent medicine shortages
- Penetración de los medicamentos genéricos en México y Brasil
- FDA releases one-year progress report for the Generic Drug Cluster
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Biosimilares
Novedades
- EC approves eight biosimilars, six more await final authorization
- EMA recommends approval for three biosimilars: Jubereq, Osvyrti, and Qoyvolma
- FDA biosimilar approvals in March 2025: Bomyntra, Conexxence, and Omlyclo
- Canada approves pegfilgrastim biosimilar Pexegra
Investigación
- How the WHO is expanding access to biosimilars
- Optimización de costes con biosimilares: El caso de Brasil
- Biosimilares en países de ingresos bajos y medios
- Resultados positivos del criterio principal de seguridad y eficacia de AVT05 (biosimilar propuesto de golimumab)
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