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Opinion: I went on a mind-boggling journey to get my son’s ADHD medication covered by insurance — twice

STAT

As a former editor for diabetes publications, I knew that insurance companies regularly switched people from one brand of insulin to another, or from a name brand of insulin to a generic. I’ve heard stories from people with diabetes who said the switch completely upended their blood sugar management.

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JP Nadda inaugurates Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations

Express Pharma

At the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, March 7 is celebrated every year as Jan Aushadhi Diwas to enhance awareness about the scheme and promote generic medicines. Under this scheme, dedicated outlets known as Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) are opened to provide generic medicines.

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The rise of Fixed-Dose Combinations (FDCs): What it means for pharma players

Express Pharma

Factors driving the growth of FDCs One of the primary reasons for the rise of FDCs has been their role in addressing diseases that require multi-drug therapy, such as tuberculosis, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, and infectious diseases. Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Ethambutol) Antimalarial combinations (e.g.,

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CHMP meeting highlights – January 2023

European Pharmaceutical Review

In its first meeting of 2023, the European Medicines Agency (EMA)’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended four new medicines for approval, providing positive opinions for two type 2 diabetes drugs.

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Small molecule API market to value $284.7 billion by 2032

European Pharmaceutical Review

The small molecule API market is influenced by several factors, including heightened R&D within the pharmaceutical sector, a growing prevalence of chronic illnesses and rising demand for generic medicines.

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Is India capable of ensuring equitable access to biopharmaceuticals?

Express Pharma

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated two billion people across the world do not have access to essential medicines for life threatening diseases like cancer, AIDS and even autoimmune diseases like Type 1 diabetes.

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Complex generics: The need and challenges

Quality Matters

Complex generics: The need and challenges Generic medicines have benefited millions of Americans and saved trillions of dollars. Accounting for approximately 90% of prescriptions filled in the United States , generic medicines are essential to increasing patient access to important drug therapies.