Clopidogrel (Plavix) generic in the future?
I just came across this article
in the New York Times, but I guess it is from a few days ago. It is regarding a generic version of clopidogrel, or Plavix. I had no idea there was a patent dispute involving the drug, but I guess there is. Sounds like an alternative manufacturer shipped in a whole bunch of the drug, but isn't allowed to ship in any more, and now there is an extra 3 months' supply on the U.S. market!
All I know is that Plavix = Big Business. Actually, BIG BUSINESS. Anyone who leaves the hospital with a stent these days is put on Plavix. For a month if it is a "bare metal stent," and for at least three to six months if it is a "drug-coated" stent. And, there is some thought that maybe it's better to have people on Plavix for a year after they get a drug-coated stent.
in the New York Times, but I guess it is from a few days ago. It is regarding a generic version of clopidogrel, or Plavix. I had no idea there was a patent dispute involving the drug, but I guess there is. Sounds like an alternative manufacturer shipped in a whole bunch of the drug, but isn't allowed to ship in any more, and now there is an extra 3 months' supply on the U.S. market!
All I know is that Plavix = Big Business. Actually, BIG BUSINESS. Anyone who leaves the hospital with a stent these days is put on Plavix. For a month if it is a "bare metal stent," and for at least three to six months if it is a "drug-coated" stent. And, there is some thought that maybe it's better to have people on Plavix for a year after they get a drug-coated stent.
posted by Kannan at 9/03/2006 12:03:00 PM
3 Comments:
All good points, happyheartpatient. How much does Sanofi's version of clopidogrel cost? Something I should know, but I don't.
I agree with you. This is fact.
some pharmacy range 131$, this is right, I have checked.
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