WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to provide the first generic version of a drug that's already on patent protection. The agency said that drugmaker Eli Lilly has also received offers to market the drug for $4.75.
The FDA is continuing to closely monitor drugmakers for any new drug approvals, but it's unclear how many additional generic competitors will be added.
The drugmakers said they will review whether generic competition for the brand-name drug has impacted their market share, which fell by nearly 50% in the first quarter of this year.
The drugmaker said it expects to complete final studies and regulatory approvals on the new drug by the end of next year. Its shares closed at $35.32 on the New York Stock Exchange.
The Food and Drug Administration said it was reviewing whether a generic version of the drug, called pioglitazone, will be approved by the agency. The drugmaker noted that it has not received approval from the agency for its generic version, and it expects to receive approval by the end of this year.
The agency also said it would review the company's marketing of the drug, which is a type of cancer drug that Lilly is marketing for Actos, a brand-name drug that has been in the market for years.
The agency said it is reviewing a number of documents related to the drug, including documents produced by Lilly.
"The FDA is reviewing documents submitted by Lilly, including documents submitted by its partners, and may review them if appropriate," the agency said.
In its letter to drugmakers, Lilly said that it has "substantially complied with all regulatory requirements as outlined in the Food and Drug Administration's official website."
In the letter, Lilly also noted that the company is "continually evaluating and assessing the current status of new drug applications to identify opportunities for additional generic competition."
In response to a request from Reuters for comment on the letter, Eli Lilly said: "We are pleased to respond to your request for information from our partners, as well as the response from the FDA, that indicates that Lilly's current proposal for generic pioglitazone is appropriate and appropriate for the benefit of all affected participants."
Lilly said it would respond to the FDA's request within 30 days of the letter's submission. In addition to the FDA's letter, the company said that it will also work with the FDA's Office of Generic Drugs to update its letter and request for additional documents.Lilly said that it will take no further actions after the letter is filed, but that it will make sure it remains in business.Lilly shares closed at $26.05 at the close.
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Copyright © 2020 NPR.Accord Healthcare is NPR’s 45,000th brand name.Accord Healthcare is NPR’s 45,000th brand nameAP - (abbot) -- A federal judge in Louisiana ruled Friday that the state health care system must pay $4.75 to the state's Medicaid program for new drugs. The ruling came several months after the federal government approved a program for the program that has helped more than 30 million people afford their coverage for diabetes.The drugmakers said they're paying for the drugs through a form of the federal government's Medicaid program. The drug companies also said that they have received offers from several other pharmaceutical companies. The companies said they will continue to make generic versions of the drugs.
The FDA said it had notified the companies that it was reviewing the company's proposal.
Actos (Pioglitazone) medicine is used to manage diabetes. It contains an active ingredient called pioglitazone. It belongs to a class of diabetes medicines known as the type-2 diabetic neuropathy (blood vessel damage caused by diabetes). Pioglitazone is an antidiabetic drug that controls blood sugar levels in individuals with type-2 diabetes by controlling the release of dihydrotesterbine (dihydrodihydro-.alpha.) from nerve endings. It controls blood glucose levels by causing significant glucose (dihydrobiopterin) to be made through the liver. This type of medication differs from blood sugar control drugs such as metformin as it is easy to take and it does not require a prescription. Actos is a medication that is also used for weight loss, type 2 diabetes management, and diabetic eye problems.
Take Actos exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. You can take Actos tablets once or twice a day. Take Actos at the same time each day to maintain a steady level in your blood. Swallow the tablets whole, with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Take Actos with or without food.
If you are using the extended-release tablet twice a day, you must take the tablet twice a day as prescribed to you. Take your medicine at about the same time to maintain a steady level in your blood and allow your body to adjust to the medicine. Swallow your medicine whole with a glass of water.
Take Actos regularly to maintain a steady level in your blood. Swallow the medicine whole with a glass of water.
Do not take Actos if:
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Doxycycline is available in the dosage form of an oral suspension.The solution is usually administered by the oral route.
The concentration of the drug in the body depends on the age, gender, weight and disease condition.Doxycycline dosage form is also available in the form of an oral suspension.
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Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic.It is useful to prevent the spread of acne in adults and children over a long period of time.
Doxycycline is available in many dosage forms, including an oral suspension.
Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that treats the following diseases:
Doxycycline is not an antibiotic and is not a bactericidal drug.
It is useful to treat acne as it is an infection.
Doxycycline is sometimes used as a short term treatment or in the form of a combination antibiotic. It is not recommended to use it more often than every day, as it is an antibiotic. Do not take it if you have a bad reaction to a long-term treatment.
To treat acne, do not use it for more than a few days without consulting your doctor. Use only the acne medicine once per day. If you have to take it for more than 6 months, your doctor will decide the duration of treatment is right for you.
Doxycycline is a very effective antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and stopping the growth of bacteria.
The dosage of the medicine varies depending on the condition being treated, the age of the patient, and the severity of the infection. To get the best results from your treatment, it is important to follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
Doxycycline is available in capsule form. Take it with food or milk to help avoid stomach upset. It is best to take it at a fixed time for the best results.
To get the most out of taking doxycycline, it is important to take it at the same time every day, even if your symptoms seem better. Take it at the same time each day.
Do not take the medicine if you are allergic to doxycycline, or if you have ever had any of the following side effects:
Tetracyclines are used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.
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Doxycycline is a bactericidal antibiotic.
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Actos, the brand name for the medication pioglitazone, is a diabetes medicine that is used to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood sugar levels by reducing the amount of glucose in the blood.
Actos is a medication that is used to treat type 1 diabetes by helping the body to make more insulin, which will help lower blood sugar levels and prevent the development of diabetes.
Actos is a brand of diabetes medication that has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Pioglitazone is the active ingredient in Actos.
Pioglitazone is sold under the brand name Actos, and is sometimes also called Actos XR. The generic name for Actos XR is Actoplus. It is the brand name of the generic pioglitazone. Actoplus is a generic of Actos, which is a brand name of pioglitazone and pioglitaxone. The generic pioglitazone is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline in a class of drugs known as atorvastatin.
Actoplus is used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Actos is used to treat type 1 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
The generic pioglitazone is a brand of pioglitazone, which is a kind of glyburide.
The generic pioglitazone is used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Actos is a medication that is used to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
The generic pioglitazone is also sometimes sold under the brand name Actoplus, which is also a brand of Actos. It is a brand of pioglitaxone, which is also a brand of pioglitazone.
Actoplus is a brand of pioglitazone, which is a kind of glyburide.
Pioglitaxone is sold under the brand name Actos. It is a brand of pioglitaxone, which is also a brand of pioglitaxone. It is a kind of glyburide.
The generic pioglitaxone is used to treat Type 2 diabetes.
Actos is a medication that is used to treat type 1 diabetes. Actos is a brand of Actoplus, which is also a brand of pioglitaxone. Actoplus is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline in a class of drugs known as atorvastatin.
Actoplus is a kind of glyburide.
Actoplus is a generic of pioglitaxone, which is also a kind of glyburide.
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