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No, "patent" means that the rights to make an inventive formulation is owned by someone. Generic means that the formulation is free for anyone to make, use, sell or import without a license from any patent holders.
In colloquial terms, "patent medicine" or "patent remedy" also refers to formulations or preparations that may have been marketed as "patented" but were never the subject of any official documentation. let alone exclusive rights. This relates back to "letters patent" issued for bogus medicines to those finding favor with the current king.
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What is the difference between generic and patent medicine?
Pharmaceutical companies, when designing a drug, obtain a patent so that no other company can manufacture the same drug. This patent typically lasts 17-20 years. After the patent has expired, any other company can manufacture the same drug. This is where generic drugs come in. They are the same active ingredient, dose, dosage form, route of administration, and are tested and shown to be bioequivalent. Thus, drugs that were once on patent can have a generic equivalent that is much less expensive to the consumer but work the same as the brand name drug.
What is the name of the generic for Adderall extended release?
At this time Adderall has a patent on their extended release pills. I'm not sure when the patent is up, but as of now, no other company is allowed to produce a generic form of Adderall extended relief.
When does the patent on the drug pentasa expire?
I understand Shire bought up all generic manufacturers of Pentasa generic, since tha patent expired. Is that true?
What is the generic form of Cialas?
A generic form of the medicine is different from the version that is trademarketed. Cialis is under patent and it is not possible to name it "generic".
When will a generic Celebrex be available in the US?
The patent for Celebrex expires in 2013. It is expected that once Celebrex goes off-patent, several companies will begin manufacturing a generic Celebrex drug. Normally in the United States, one company is given 180 days of exclusivity to manufacture a generic version of a drug. After 180 days, other manufacturers of generic medications will likely begin making a generic form of Celebrex. No. Celecoxib is the active ingredient in Celebrex, but it is not a generic version of it. This can be confusing, because the active ingredient of any drug is often referred to as the "generic name." But the generic name is not the same as a generic version of a medicine. For there to be a generic version of a medicine, the original medicine must first go off-patent. Then another company besides the original manufacturer must start making the product.
Why is generic divan not available if patent has expired?
sorry, I meant diovan
Do new brand-name and generic drugs hit the market at the same time?
No. Drug companies are allowed a time period on their patent to be the exclusive providers of a new drug. This allows them to be the exclusive seller, thus making up for the billions of dollars in development. Once the patent is up, there can be both a brand and generic drug on the market.
Is there a generic Strattera?
As of current there is no FDA approved generic Strattera As of current there is no FDA approved generic Strattera Due to patent restrictions in the United States, there is no generic version of Strattera. Worldwide, though, there is a generic called Tomoxetin produced by Torrent Pharmaceuticals. If you are in the US, you will have to wait for the patent to expire before seeing a generic. If you are outside of the US, you can get the generic in place of Strattera.
When will there be a generic for Advair?
The patent is up in April 2011 so it wont be until after that
When will pioglitazone tablets actos be available in generic form?
Patent expires August 17th, 2012. Generic manufacturers can legally begin production of generic Actos (pioglitazone) after that date.
Is there a generic for seraquel?
No, not as of yet there isn't. Check under the generic name (Quetiapine) here in Answers.com I found a ton of info there including USA patent info., and links to Canadian and Indian online pharmacies that DO sell the generic product. (and it's STILL pricey - but nowhere near what you pay in USA -land of the health-care starved)
When will Xalatan become generic in 2011?
Starting in March, 2011 Xalatan will become generic
