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Q: Why is there no generic form of Actos (Pioglitazone HCl)?
I see that a U.S. federal judge ruled on February 21, 2006 in favor of Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. that a patent
covering the active ingredient of ACTOS is valid and enforceable through 2011. Yet this drug has been on the market since 1999 and has generated billions of dollars in profit but yet probably only cost them a billion dollars tops to get to market.

Why am I, under a typical insurance plan, paying $5 per pill (day) because it is a Brand name drug rather than $20 copay for generics. This is obsurd given that 30 million perscriptions have been written for this drug and that 20 million Americans have diabetes.

Does anyone know how they were able to renew this patent which is not typical? Does anyone know of a reliable foreign online pharmacy that sells Pioglitazone?

A: The patent wasn’t extended, it was enforced. It was a lawsuit against several companies who were applying for abbreviated new drug applications. ANDA’s are “application that contains information to show that the proposed product is identical in active ingredient, dosage form, strength, route of administration, labeling, quality, performance characteristics and intended use, among other things to a previously approved application (the reference listed drug (RLD). ANDAs do not contain clinical studies as required in NDAs but are required to contain information establishing bioequivalence to the RLD. In general, the bioequivalence determination allows the ANDA to rely on the agency’s finding of safety and efficacy for the RLD.” (fda.gov) The court ruled that the patent stands. A patent generally last 17-20 years. You can read more about patents here…http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode35/usc_sec_35_00000154—-000-.html
I think it’s ridiculous too. Unfortunately that’s the way it is…the drug companies get richer and we get poorer. Diabetes itself is one big business.

Q: DIABETIC DRUG- pioz ?
does using pioz G1 (pioglitazone 15mg,glimipride 1mg) cause any side effects.
coz using this really makes my stomach upset and weak.
before this i use to use pioz 15(pioglitazone 15mg) but due to high value in ppbs test,my doc has asked me to use pioz G1.
is this safe for using.
i stay in a remote area and have poor medical facilities.every time my doc keeps changing prescriptions based on the value i get in tests.
plss do suggest me.

A: Hello !
Pioglitazone is a good drug to be used in combination with other drugs. Combination drugs are given to make compliance better.
It is not possible to comment on your treatment plan without having additional information.
I can help you if you give me more information. Tell me:
Your age?
Since how long are you having diabetes?
What treatment were you started initially, and now what dugs were you taking and in what dose?
Your weight?
Activity status, and diet?

Pioglitazone is a safe drug and it can cause heart burn, so you should get some drug to control your heart burn, like omeprazole. Talk to your doctor.

I am soon launching a website for diabetic patients, willing to have online consultation. Keep track and can benefit from it.

Regards,
Dr. Zeeshan Chattha.
www.mydiabetesclinic.com

Q: Can a combination of prescription drugs show a positive result of THC (marijuana) in a drug test?
A friend of mine (who is in prison) said that he recently tested positive for THC (marijuana) in his system. He claims that he hasn’t had anything, and wanted me to check if it could be a combination of the medications he’s taking. I don’t really believe him, but decided to check anyway. Here’s a list of what he is taking. I’m gonna check more on webmd, but wanted to see if anyone knew off-hand. Thanks

(forgive me for any misspellings)

Prilosec
Thlorpheniranle
Opiate (steriod shot)
Acetaminophen
Neurontin
Glypin
Metformin
Hydrochlorathezide (HPCZ)
Pioglitazone
Enalapil
Doxiazosin
Indomethacin
Methocarbimol
Thyroid
Opiate was grouped w/steroid shot because he told me that the Opiate was a steriod shot. He was rushing, so maybe he didn’t know for sure…he’s an older gentleman (age 52).

A: I found a website that shows false-positive Rx drug list.

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