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Qulipta alternatives: What can I take instead of Qulipta?

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Currently, Qulipta is not available as a generic medicine. Aimovig was the first ever FDA-approved CGRP receptor antagonist in 2018. Qulipta ( atogepant ) is a brand-name prescription medication used to prevent migraine headaches (both chronic and episodic migraines ).

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Rebranded Servier eyes €3bn in cancer drug sales by 2030

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The strategy to build in cancer dates back to 2015, and has since gathered momentum with the purchase of the oncology businesses of Shire and Agios Pharma in 2018 and 2020, for $2.4 billion and $1.8 billion respectively, as well as smaller deals such as its takeover of Danish antibody specialist Symphogen.

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Astellas loses bid to block Lexiscan generics in US

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It looks like Astellas has been unsuccessful in its attempt to block Pfizer’s generic medicines unit Hospira from launching a copycat version of big-selling pharmacologic stress agent Lexiscan in the US.

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Astellas facing generics to big-selling Lexiscan product in US

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Astellas has won a reprieve in its attempt to stop Pfizer’s generic medicines unit Hospira launching a copycat version of its pharmacologic stress agent Lexiscan in the US – but only for a couple of weeks.

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Medicine and medical device shortages: what’s been done and what’s to do

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The first version of a list of critical medicines was published in 2023, with the aim to prevent disruption and help track EU manufacturing capacity and ensure the security of supply and availability of critical medicines at the EU level. This platform is expected to be operational by early 2025.

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Cialis generic availability, cost, and dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

Generic Cialis became available in the United States after the exclusivity patent for Cialis , held by Eli Lilly, expired in 2018. As a generic medicine, tadalafil offers the same benefits and uses as Cialis but typically at a lower price. It may be an appealing choice for those seeking treatment for ED and BPH.

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The critical role of the generics sector during the pandemic

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“Now more than ever, it is our responsibility as a sector to ensure affordable access to healthcare and enable the future longevity of medicine development and supply.”. The generics medicines sector can, too, play a substantial part in discovering new areas for licensed products to be used in. Delivery of essential medicines.