Generics
This page lists 55 references in the Main Healthy Skepticism Library relevant to Generics.
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HSL6786
Shuchman M.
Delaying generic competition--corporate payoffs and the future of Plavix.
N Engl J Med 2006 Sep 28;355(13):1297-300
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/extract/355/13/1297
HSL6537
Silversides A.
Pharmacies receiving massive rebates from generic drug-makers.
CMAJ 2006 Aug 15;175(4):342
http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/175/4/342
HSL6688
Owens J.
Generics pay-offs prohibited.
Nat Rev Drug Discov 2006 Aug 01;5(8):624
HSL6689
Harrison C.
Muddy waters for authorized generics.
Nat Rev Drug Discov 2006 Aug 01;5(8):624
HSL6690
Frantz S.
Pharma companies becoming more aggressive towards generics firms.
Nat Rev Drug Discov 2006 Aug 01;5(8):619-20
HSL5578
Klok RM, Boersma C, Oosterhuis I, Visser ST, DE Jong-VAN DEN Berg LT, Postma MJ.
Switch patterns before and after patent expiry of omeprazole: a case study in The Netherlands.
Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2006 Jun 1;23(11):1595-600
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-2036.2006.02921.x
HSL5958
Vieira FS, Zucchi P.
[Price differences between generic and innovator medicines in Brazil].
Rev Saude Publica 2006 Jun 01;40(3):444-9
Link to source with long URL
HSL5622
Watson R.
EU companies can export generic versions of patented drugs to poor countries.
BMJ 2006 May 13;332(7550):1112
http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/332/7550/1112-a
HSL5932
Dunn JD, Cannon E, Mitchell MP, Curtiss FR.
Utilization and drug cost outcomes of a step-therapy edit for generic antidepressants in an HMO in an integrated health system.
J Manag Care Pharm 2006 May 01;12(4):294-302
HSL5497
Dyer O.
Nine drug company chiefs are charged with conspiracy to defraud NHS.
BMJ 2006 Apr 15;332(7546):872
http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/332/7546/872-c
HSL5397
Werko L.
[The 'innovative' drug industry]
Lakartidningen 2006 Mar 15-21;103(11):857
HSL6107
Wick JY, Zanni GR.
Biogenerics: potential benefits and obstacles.
Consult Pharm 2006 Mar 01;21(3):208-12,
HSL5522
Shrank WH, Hoang T, Ettner SL, Glassman PA, Nair K, DeLapp D, Dirstine J, Avorn J, Asch SM.
The implications of choice: prescribing generic or preferred pharmaceuticals improves medication adherence for chronic conditions.
Arch Intern Med 2006 Feb 13;166(3):332-7
http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/166/3/332
HSL5754
Rickels K.
Consumer advertising can be misleading.
PLoS Med 2006 Feb 01;3(2):e119
Link to source with long URL
HSL5309
Drug-name game.
Consum Rep 2006 Jan;71(1):9
HSL5347
Wogart JP, Calcagnotto G.
Brazil's fight against AIDS and its implications for global health governance.
Healthc Q 2006;9(1):76-89
HSL4044
Zarocostas J.
WTO amendment on generic drugs draws mixed reaction.
BMJ 2005 Dec 17;331(7530):1421
Link to source with long URL
HSL5678
Bednarik J.
Does brand differentiate pharmaceuticals?
Neuro Endocrinol Lett 2005 Dec 01;26(6):635-52
HSL5265
Curtiss FR.
Who Needs XR, LA, SR, XL, ER, or CR?
J Manag Care Pharm 2005 Nov-Dec;11(9):772-3,
HSL5266
Hong SH, Shepherd MD, Scoones D, Wan TT.
Product-line extensions and pricing strategies of brand-name drugs facing patent expiration.
J Manag Care Pharm 2005 Nov-Dec;11(9):746-54
HSL5389
Fox JL.
Sandoz sues FDA over delay in first biogeneric approval.
Nat Biotechnol 2005 Nov;23(11):1327-8
http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nbt1105-1327
HSL5054
Approval of drug marketed to African Americans raises political, economic issues. Study criticizes manufacturer for re-branding generic drug with race-specific indication.
Med Health 2005 Oct 24;59(38):1,
HSL5071
Iijima H, Kamei M, Koshimizu T, Shiragami M.
[Evaluation of information for generic drugs based on importance and necessity].
Yakugaku Zasshi 2005 Sep;125(9):739-47
Link to source with long URL
HSL4052
Havlir DV, Hammer SMPatents versus patients.
Antiretroviral therapy in India?
N Engl J Med 2005 Aug 25;353(8):749-51
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/extract/353/8/749
HSL5075
Davies A, Metcalfe S, Moodie P, McNee W.
PHARMAC responds to Stewart Mann on dihydropyridine calcium channel antagonists.
N Z Med J 2005 Aug 12;118(1220):U1621
HSL4179
Owens J.
Pharma allowed to make own genetics.
Nat Rev Drug Discov 2005 Jul 01;4(7):530
HSL4240
Jackson G.
Generic prescribing -- the chaos continues.
Int J Clin Pract 2005 Jun 01;59(6):618
Link to source with long URL
HSL5468
Rataboli PV, Garg A.
Confusing brand names: nightmare of medical profession.
J Postgrad Med 2005 Jan-Mar;51(1):13-6
Link to source with long URL
HSL2810
Iijima H, Kamei M, Koshimizu T, Shiragami M.
Objective evaluation of generic drug information.
Yakugaku Zasshi 2004 Jun;124(6):341-7
http://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/yakushi/124/6/124_341/_article
HSL230
Burton B.
Generics industry and doctors nervous over free trade deal.
BMJ 2004 May 15;328(7449):1158
http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/328/7449/1158-a
HSL5407
McCabe AR.
A precarious balancing act--the role of the FDA as protector of public health and industry wealth.
Suffolk Univ Law Rev 2003;36(3):787-819
HSL2863
Hollis A.
The importance of being first: evidence from Canadian generic pharmaceuticals.
Health Econ 2002 Dec;11(8):723-34
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HSL2910
Health plans keeping drug cost increases in check with programs that promote generics.
Capitation Manag Rep. 2002 July 01;9(7):101-3
Link to source with long URL
HSL2743
Gold , A .
A drug by any other name
CMAJ 2001 Feb 20;164(4):464
HSL2744
Hoey , J .
A drug by any other name
CMAJ 2001 Feb 20;164(4):464
HSL2970
Hoey J.
A drug by any other name (response)
Canadian Medical Association Journal 2001 Feb 20;164(4):464
HSL5989
Rai AK.
The information revolution reaches pharmaceuticals: balancing innovation incentives, cost, and access in the post-genomics era.
Univ Ill Law Rev 2001;2001(1):173-210
HSL728
Dong BJ, Hauck WW, Gambertoglio JG, Gee L, White JR, Bubp JL, Greenspan FS.
Bioequivalence of generic and brand-name levothyroxine products in the treatment of hypothyroidism.
JAMA 1997 Apr 16;277(15):1205-13
HSL826
Rapp MS.
Size of names in drug ads.
CMAJ 1995 Jan 15;152(2):158
HSL6279
Beazley GP.
Size of names in drug ads
Canadian Medical Association Journal 1994;151:1113
HSL6285
Chetley A.
Generic embarrassment
Lancet 1994;343:1089-1090
HSL4818
Ferner RE, Scott DK.
The nature and content of advertisements for medicines
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 1992;34:158P
HSL4546
Lexchin J.
Disinformation from pharmaceutical company representatives
Canadian Medical Association Journal 1990;143:370
HSL4566
Pye J.
“Disinformation” from pharmaceutical company representatives
Canadian Medical Association Journal 1990;142:1178
HSL4469
Logarta JD.
Generics revisited: an overdose of expectations
Drug Monitor 1989 Apr;4(4):49-54
HSL4004
Hemminki E.
Commercial information on drugs: confusing the physician?
Journal of Drug Issues 1988;18:245-257
HSL4007
Hurwitz MA, Caves RE.
Persuasion or information? Promotion and the shares of brand name and generic pharmaceuticals
Journal of Law and Economics 1988;31:299-320
HSL3868
Bower AD, Burkett GL.
Family physicians and generic drugs: a study of recognition, information sources, prescribing attitudes, and practices.
J Fam Pract 1987 Jun;24(6):612-6
HSL3619
Bansinath M, Sequeira RP, Shukla VK, Mathur VS.
Brand versus generic prescribing: a perspective of the Indian cardiologists' viewpoint.
Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Toxicol 1984 Jun;22(6):279-83
HSL3632
Hemminki E, Enlund H, Hellevuo K, Laurila R, Turakka H.
Trade names and generic names: Problems for prescribing physicians
Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care 1984;2:84-87
HSL3581
Generali JA, Hogan L.
A comparison of pharmaceutical manufacturers as a source of drug information to a telephone inquiry: generic vs brand.
Drug Inf J 1983;17(3):195-204
HSL3593
Quraeshi ZA, Luqmani M, Malhotra N.
Brands or generics: the dilemma of pharmaceutical marketing in a developing country.
J Health Care Mark 1983 Fal;3(4):27-37
HSL3518
Oppenheim GL, Erickson SH, Ashworth C.
The family physician's knowledge of the cost of prescribed drugs.
J Fam Pract 1981 Jun;12(6):1027-30
HSL3432
Martin RW.
Diuretic equivalence of frusemide preparations
New Zealand Medical Journal 1979;90:209
HSL3244
Knight JL, Baumgartner RP.
Quality control information—its availability from pharmaceutical manufacturers
Hospital Formulary Management 1974;9(9):35, 37, 40-42, 50
