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June 16, 2008
Greed wins again!
Analysis of: Researchers Fail to Reveal Full Drug Pay (www.nytimes.com)
This article reveals the things we all know to be inherent parts of human nature and the human experience: 1.  People are greedy and will take money or goods when offered, unless the risk of taking exceeds the benefit of the money or goods received. 2.  In large universities or small...
Analysis of: Boehringer Ingelheim gets first approval within EU for Actilyse(R) 2mg to treat catheter dysfunction caused by thrombotic occlusion (www.pipelinereview.com)
This is just a "me too" product purchased from Genetech - was call Cathflo when sold by Genentech.   We draw up the same chemical called alteplase (TPA) in 2 mg increments in order not to waste same when we use the drug for emergent treatment of strokes, then freeze the...
Bruce Goldberg, President
Pharmacy Express Services, Inc.
Analysis of: US trade agency wants to end deals delaying generics (www.reuters.com)
Our FTC has gone on record once again stating that the so called "Phrma reverse payments" to generic manufacturers breach antitrust regulations. Delaying competition by simply paying off another supplier, leads to higher prices for me, you, and our families.  My grandpa used to call this stuff...
Analysis of: Cubist Finds Its Antibiotic Cubicin Is Tainted (online.wsj.com)
            ReadyMED® is a infusion device used primarily in outpatient settings for administering antiobiotics in the home.  ReadyMED® requires little patient or caregiver training and works by gravity.  No IV poles or pumps...
Analysis of: Abbott Receives FDA Approval for Humira (Adalimumab) for Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (pharmalive.com)
Historically JIA (commonly called Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis or JRA) has confounded the medical community for decades. All DMARDS (Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drugs) have been noted for their toxicity and no clinician or parent really wants to consider their use in a pediatric population for...
David Zimmerman, PharmD, President/Owner
Doctors of Pharmacy, Inc.
February 11, 2008
Fosamax generic...
Analysis of: Teva wins FDA OK to sell generic Fosamax (www.reuters.com)
It is important to understand the generic implications when it comes to drug product olacement on the formulary.
David Zimmerman, PharmD, President/Owner
Doctors of Pharmacy, Inc.
February 11, 2008
Zyprexa safety
Analysis of: FDA Advisory Committee Supports Efficacy and Safety of Zyprexa (www.fiercebiotech.com)
This article is informative because it draws conclusions about Zyprexa.
Analysis of: FDA Receives New Data on Risks of Anemia Drugs (www.fda.gov)
Increased FDA warnings on ESAs, suchas Epogen, Procrit and Aranesp will provide payers the ability to further restrict these agents.   Restrictions will come in the form of prior authorizations and other utilization management techniques.
Analysis of: Diabetics Should Be Given Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs -Study (online.wsj.com)
Considering the guidance that having diabetes is a cardiovascular risk factor equivalent to having a previous CV event, the practice of adding a statin to the diabetic's medication regime is already widely practiced. Since the ADA guidelines are LDL goal < 100, or goal <70 with risk...
David Zimmerman, PharmD, President/Owner
Doctors of Pharmacy, Inc.
Analysis of: Cialis Is Cleared for Daily Use (online.wsj.com)
    Physicians have been prescribing lower dose Cialis...off label... for a long time. The FDA finally agreed and approved it.

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