Generic drugs in dermatology : Part II - 18/02/12
Abstract |
In part I, we discussed new drug development, reviewed the history of the generic drug industry, described how generic drugs are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, and defined the concepts of bioequivalence and therapeutic equivalence. Herein, we explore various factors impacting generic drug use across the different parties involved: the prescriber, the pharmacist, the patient, and the payer. We also include original cost analysis of dermatologic brand name and generic drugs and show the potential cost savings that can be achieved through generic substitution. We conclude with a review of the data addressing potential differences in the effectiveness of brand name versus generic drugs in dermatology. The cost of brand name and generic medications is highly variable by pharmacy, state, and payer. We used one source (www.drugstore.com) as an example and for consistency across all medications discussed herein. Prices included here may not reflect actual retail prices across the United States.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : bioequivalence, brand name medication, cost effectiveness, drug, generic medication, therapeutic equivalence
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Vol 66 - N° 3
P. 353.e1-353.e15 - mars 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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