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STAT+: Drugmakers rely on ‘use codes’ to vastly expand the nature of their patent claims, STAT analysis shows

STAT

patent system by the pharmaceutical industry, moves by some drugmakers to expand their patent claims appear to be delaying the arrival of lower-cost generic medicines to the marketplace, according to a STAT analysis.  Amid debate over potential abuse of the U.S.

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STAT+: FTC warns drugmakers they can face legal action over improper patent listings

STAT

In explaining its new policy statement , the FTC noted that some drug companies have failed to follow requirements for listing patents in the so-called Orange Book in hopes of thwarting competition from lower-cost generic medicines. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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STAT+: FTC challenges several big drugmakers over inaccurate or improper patent listings

STAT

The move comes two months after the FTC issued a policy statement noting some drug companies have failed to follow requirements for listing patents in the Food and Drug Administration’s Orange Book in hopes of thwarting competition from lower-cost generic medicines. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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IPA questions FAERS data interpretation in the Ohio State University study

Express Pharma

It noted that US law requires complete manufacturing addresses to be printed on generic drug packaging and listed in the FDAs Orange Book database. The FDA has an established office in India overseeing the number of qualified manufacturers supplying generic medicines to the US.

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Event Summary – Masterclass: International Pharma Marketing by Shailesh Kapadia

PharmaState Academy

Significance of the Indian Pharmaceutical Market: Discussing the Indian pharmaceutical market, Mr. Kapadia noted India’s status as the world’s largest exporter of generic medicines and third in terms of pharmaceutical production.

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Complex generics: Are global regulators addressing the needs?

Quality Matters

Complex generics: Are global regulators addressing the needs? The development of generic versions of innovator medicines is a global public health need. To address this challenge and to support the development of generic versions of NBCPs, as well as assist manufacturers in planning of required studies for approval, the U.S.

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Cracking the code – Generic vs. Brand Medicines

Express Pharma

This move unburdened the private pharma companies allowing them to concentrate and strengthen their base, and they succeeded in gaining a national as well as international market presence as “global generic medicine manufacturers.” Rating BX: Awarded to generic products presumed to be therapeutically non-equivalent.