BPI Chief Executive: rebates lead to medicine shortages
The BPI – Bundesverband der Pharmazeutischen Industrie (The Federal Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry) has continued its criticism of the … read more »
Concerns about pharmaceutical products from India and China
There are escalating concerns regarding the quality and safety of medicinal products from India and China, as statistics indicate that … read more »
US lawmakers seek answers on generic medicine pricing from industry
The Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. Elijah Cummings, and Senator Bernie Sanders have written to … read more »
Record settlement with US pharma companies for pay-for-delay agreements
The Californian Attorney General has reached settlement agreements with four pharmaceutical companies in respect of their alleged pay-for-delay practices aimed … read more »
Generics and biosimilars to benefit from SPC manufacturing waiver
A new SPC exemption will level the playing field between EU and non-EU generic and biosimilar manufacturers, and will prevent … read more »
Generics shortage in the UK “significant” says the PSNC
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) says there is a “significant” shortage of generic drugs in the UK. The list … read more »
EU nears rule change aimed at boosting exports of generics and biosimilars
The EU has pressed on with its planned regulation change which aims to level the playing field between pharmaceuticals, and … read more »
US Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act
A prior MAP news article available here, reports on the proposal released by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ro Khanna, … read more »
Prescribing of generic drugs surpasses biosimilars and reference drugs
A study carried out by Progenericos (Brazilian Association of Generic Medicines Industries) has shown that generic drugs were the most … read more »
FDA proposes international collaboration on authorisation process for generics
The US Food and Drug Administration has proposed the idea of an internationally harmonised process for the approval of generic … read more »
