Delaying generic competition - Corporate payoffs and the future of Plavix

Article Abstract:

Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi-Aventis had agreed to pay its Canadian manufacturer Apotex $40 million not to release Plavix until 2011 in an effort to keep the generic version off the market, but the settlement fell apart and generic clopidogrel was released for sale. This case shows high-stakes arrangements through which pharmaceutical companies delay sales of generics and keep drug prices high.

Marketing procedures, Contracts & orders received, Contracts & orders let, New England States, Canada, France, Marketing, Contracts, Contract agreement, Company marketing practices, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., BMY, Apotex Inc., SNY, Sanofi-Aventis S.A., Plavix (Medication)

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Approving the vagus-nerve stimulator for depression

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The vagus-nerve stimulator (VNS) is treated as an adjunctive treatment for the control of epilepsy and was approved by the FDA in 2005. However, the effectiveness and safety of the device are debatable as there are frequent side effects, due to the effect of VNS on the laryngeal nerve like hoarseness, coughing, dyspnea, and sometimes, vocal cord paralysis or infection.

Product development, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Neurological & Muscle Stimulators, Care and treatment, Usage, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Cyberonics Inc., CYBX, Neurological stimulators

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Drug risk and free speech- Can Congress ban consumer drug ads?

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The side effects of consumer drugs and laws regarding the advertising of these drugs are discussed.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Advertising, Advertising Activity, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Complications and side effects, Nonprescription drugs

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