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Pathbreakers: The journey of first generics

Pharmaceutical Technology

Since 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved more than 450 “first generics” or the first generic equivalent for a branded drug. These medicines comprise about 10% of all generics approved each year. Still, the FDA does prioritize the review of submissions for first generics.

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Cerelle vs Cerazette: Are they really the same?

Druggist

Before December 2015, Cerazette was protected by a patent, which gave producers of this pill exclusive rights of supply of desogestrel in the UK and other markets. As with other drugs, once a patent expires, other manufactures start to produce generic or new brands of the same pill (desogestrel). FDA (2021). Ann Pharmacother.

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Abilify generic availability, cost, and dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

Abilify first received FDA approval in 2002. Although Abilify is well known by its brand name, an Abilify generic is available. The generic name of Abilify is aripiprazole, commonly prescribed for mental health conditions. Aripiprazole was approved by the FDA in 2015. mL, 960 mg/3.2