Showing posts with label Drugs. Show all posts
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Brand Name Drugs Going Generic 2011


Thought you might like to know the following medications will be available as a generic. 
2011
May. Concerta (methylphenidate); $1.33 billion. Used for ADHD (attention deficit) in teens.
June. Levaquin (levofloxacin); $1.63 billion. An antibiotic used for treating bacterial infections.
October. Zyprexa (olanzapine); $1.97 billion. Used for treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
November. Lipitor (atorvastatin) ; $6.05 billion. Used for treating cholesterol.
2012
March. Lexapro (escitalopram); $2.56 billion. Used for treating depression.
March. Seroquel (quetiapine); $3.48 billion. This is an antipsychotic medication.
May. Plavix (clopidogrel); $4.56 billion. Used to prevent unwanted blood clots to avoid heart attacks and strokes.
July. Tricor (fenofibrate); $1.35 billion. Helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood.
August. Singulair (montelukast); $3.47 billion. Used for asthma and allergies.
August. Actos (pioglitazone); $2.78 billion. This is an oral diabetic medication.
September. Diovan (valsartan); $1.47 billion. See below.
September. Diovan HCT (valsartin/hydrochlorothiazide); $1.38 billion. These drugs are used for the treatment of hypertension.