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New generic oxycodone prvider

April 15, 2009

Analysis of:Sun Pharma gets USFDA's nod to market painkillers | www.hindu.com

Sun Pharm approval for generic oxycodone represents a new provider in an already crowded field of generic drug manufacturers. This is not a big addition as oxycodone has been avaiable in mutiple configurations for decades. This said, the availability from another source may be helpful as there is a current supply lag for immediate release oxycodone in the US. My concern with an Asian souce lies in the limited ability of US regulatory agencies to oversee these suppliers and their need to relie on their local couterparts. Chinese supply line failures are a perfect example and should be a warning for maintained diligence.

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