Coronavirus: Everything you need to know
Coronavirus: Everything you need to know: China coronavirus: All you need to know – A new virus has killed 81 people in China and infected almost 3,000 people, with cases confirmed in several countries.
There been a run of surgical masks in the US because of the coronavirus scare. You don’t need them, physicians say
In Wuhan, China, where the novel coronavirus has killed at least 106 people and sickened 4,515 more, wearing face masks is mandatory. Half a world way in the US, major retailers are selling out of basic surgical masks amid panic from consumers.(So far, there have been five confirmed cases of coronavirus here.)Surgical masks are a […]
How possible contaminants are investigated
The analytical stages when a suspected issue is found in a product Contamination is arguably one of the greatest concerns in pharmaceutical manufacture, potentially compromising the final product. But when a problem is found, quick action by a Qualified Person (QP) and further analysis can make sure any problem is limited and patients are protected. […]
Mental health: Expert tips on tackling anxiety and depression
Mental health: Expert tips on tackling anxiety and depression Why don’t men ask for help when they feel depressed? Research by charity Mental Health Foundation showed men were less likely than women to seek help when feeling depressed. They are also more likely to seek help in A&E when their depression is at an acute […]
FDA Approves First Generic of Popular Blood Thinner
The first generic versions of the powerful blood thinner Eliquis (apixaban) were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday. “Today’s approvals of the first generics of apixaban are an example of how the FDA’s generic drug program improves access to lower-cost, safe and high-quality medicines,” Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of the FDA’s […]
Low generic-drug prices exacerbate drug shortages: FDA
More drugs are in short supply for longer periods of time due to a fundamentally flawed pharmaceutical supply chain, according to a new report. The number of ongoing drug shortages has increased from 2017 to 2018 after declining from a peak in 2011. Shortages have also been lasting longer, in some cases more than eight […]
From Our President: A Bitter Pill to Swallow
Consumer Reports examines why prescription drug prices are rising so sharply—and how to lower your drug costs As consumers, we know the difference between products we want and products we need. For luxury or convenience items, it’s easy enough to hold off on a purchase if our budget demands it—but for the things we can’t […]
What’s the difference between your brand-name and generic drugs?
Here’s what to look out for — other than the packaging Prescription drug costs are an issue for millions of Americans, many of whom use prescription medicine on a daily basis. And since Medicare doesn’t always cover brand-name drugs, it’s worth giving some thought to what exactly, if any, are the differences between brand name and […]
Canada releases final amendments to Patented Medicines Pricing Regulations; in force July 1, 2020
This morning, Health Canada announced the final amendments to the Patented Medicines Regulations (see news release here and RIAS here). These amendments represent the first substantive revision to the Regulations since their introduction in 1987, and a significant departure from the existing framework. The amended Regulations will come into force on July 1, 2020 […]
Doctors more likely to recommend antihistamines rather than cough and cold medicine for kids
For respiratory infections in children under 12, physicians are increasingly more likely to recommend antihistamines and less likely to recommend cough and cold medicines, a new study found. Antihistamines are widely used over-the-counter to treat various allergic conditions. However, these medicines have little known benefit for children with colds, and some older antihistamines cause sedation […]
The Conflict between Generic vs. Branded Medicines in India
According to WHO statistics, almost half of the world’s population is deprived of standard health coverage. ‘Health for all’ has been a shout out of WHO and consistently works on improving health facilities across the globe. Equal access to health, clean water and sanitation has been a question and priority of India. Besides, the […]
The Insulin Wars : What Patients say
How insurance companies farm out their dirty work to doctors and patients. “Doctor, could you please redo my insulin prescription? The one you gave me is wrong.” My patient’s frustration was obvious over the phone. She was standing at the pharmacy, unable to get her diabetes medication. We had gone through this just the week […]
What are the early signs of thyroid cancer
Cases of thyroid cancer are on the rise in the United States, and experts want you to know how people at high risk for the disease can detect it early. According to the American Cancer Society, 54,000 new cases will be diagnosed in the United States in 2018. And three out of four of these […]
Processed meat linked to breast cancer
Regularly eating foods like bacon and sausages may raise the risk of breast cancer, according to researchers. A review of studies found women who ate high levels of processed meat had a 9% increased risk of the cancer compared with those who ate little of it. The study backs up previous findings of the World […]
A healthier you get more energy, master your breathing, and stave off dementia
Millions of years ago, on the world’s micro stage, a prokaryotic cell was swimming along, having a blast. But our little prokaryotic hero wasn’t alone in those waters. There were monstrous eukaryotes lurking nearby. In a matter of seconds, our little hero cell was snatched up without warning and absorbed by the eukaryote. Unknowingly, the […]
Mastering Depression and Living the Life You Were Meant to Live
I’ve lived with bouts of deep depression my whole life. I’m not afraid or ashamed to say it. It’s just the way that it is and what makes me, me. It’s a part of who I am. I don’t think of it as mental illness or a disorder or a disease. It’s just part of […]
Amsterdam Hospital to make its generic versions of rare expensive medicines
In the coming years Amsterdam University Medical Center will be preparing more generic versions of rare and expensive medicines in their own pharmacy, with the goal of making these medicines more readily available and cheaper than the medicines offered by pharmaceutical companies. This was made possible by a 5 million euros donation from the VriendenLoterij, […]
Generic medicines critical to achieve the vision of affordable healthcare for all
In line with the government’s vision of affordable and accessible healthcare for all, it would be worthwhile for public and private players to come together and work on a roadmap to resolve some of these teething issues. Siddharth Gadia and Girish Agarwal, Founders, Generico, give an insight 62-year-old Bhagat (name changed upon patient’s request) […]
Trio of Indian pharmaceuticals millionaires launched 4600 generic drugs at an affordable price
“Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high, where knowledge is free. Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls. Where words come out from the depth of truth, where tireless striving stretches its arms toward perfection. Where the clear stream of reason has not […]
Trio of Indian pharmaceuticals millionaires have launched 130 innovative oncology products for unprivileged patients
“Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high, where knowledge is free. Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls. Where words come out from the depth of truth, where tireless striving stretches its arms toward perfection. Where the clear stream of reason has not […]
Australia Looks to Improve Generic Drug Authorization Process
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced Thursday that it’s considering a range of options to improve the generic medicine registration process. Chief among those options is TGA’s consideration to allow the use of overseas reference product in bioequivalence studies, as currently the reference product used in such studies must be an existing medicine approved in […]
The FDA under Trump has approved 1,600 generic drugs. But many aren’t for sale yet
Generic drugs can lower the cost of health care for millions of Americans. But hundreds of them have yet to make their way to consumers, even after government approvals. The Trump administration has been trumpeting a huge increase in FDA generic drug approvals the past two years, the result of its actions to streamline […]
Generic drugs not different from originals
LETTERS- The current debate on generic drug use is neither new nor unique to Kenya. Globally, there is a lot of debate and discussion about generic and branded medicines. The question has always been about the authenticity of generic drugs— if they can safely be substituted for the more expensive brand names. Locally, one […]
Advancing Toward the Goal of Global Approval for Generic Drugs: FDA Proposes Critical First Steps to Harmonize the Global Scientific and Technical Standards for Generic Drugs
Too many Americans struggle with the high cost of drugs. In some cases, patients go without needed medicines. This is why drug pricing is a matter of public health. And it’s why FDA launched a Drug Competition Action Plan that focuses on three key areas designed to facilitate more generic competition, promote patient access, […]
