Search results for "Generics"
GLP-1s get expanded indication, new generic
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/02/glp-1s-get-expanded-indication-new-generic.htm
1 Feb 2025
New ACP guideline on migraine prevention advises starting with monotherapy
ACP's recommendations to prevent migraines in nonpregnant adults favor metoprolol or propranolol, valproate, venlafaxine, or amitriptyline as initial therapy and reported that all treatments provide similar net clinical benefit.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/02/04/1.htm
4 Feb 2025
Examining cost effects of ‘skinny-label’ generics
A federal ruling over a patent dispute could lead to long-term effects on health care spending in the United States, a recent study indicated.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/examining-cost-effects-of-skinny-label-generics.htm
1 Nov 2024
Oral drugs for acute migraines compared head to head
A meta-analysis found that triptans are the most effective medication class for migraine; of individual drugs, eletriptan and ibuprofen provide the most sustained pain relief and are more efficacious than the recently approved drugs lasmiditan, rimegepant, and ubrogepant.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/09/24/1.htm
24 Sep 2024
RSV vaccine news, Entresto generic approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/rsv-vaccine-news-entresto-generic-approved.htm
1 Jul 2024
Best practice advice says generics can improve adherence, save money
Clinicians should prescribe generic medications instead of more expensive brand-name medications when possible, an ACP committee decided.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/24/2.htm
24 Nov 2015
Recalls, research for generic drug safety
Probable carcinogens have been found in angiotensin-receptor blockers, but experts say generic drugs remain safe overall.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/recalls-research-for-generic-drug-safety.htm
1 Jan 2020
Varying appearance of generic pills may affect medication adherence after MI
Adherence to medications after myocardial infarction (MI) in patients with cardiovascular disease may be affected by variation in pill appearance, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/15/4.htm
15 Jul 2014
Combined rapid flu, COVID-19 test approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/01/combined-rapid-flu-covid-19-test-approved.htm
1 Jan 2025
Generic-based antiretroviral therapy may be cost-effective, mathematical simulation model indicates
Three-pill generic-based antiretroviral therapy is cost-effective and could offer cost savings compared with a branded single-pill regimen, a new study indicates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/15/2.htm
15 Jan 2013