4th Annual Generic Drug Forum - Future Trends in the Generic Drug Industry

4th Annual Generic Drug ForumApril 6-7, 2006 Washington, DC
There are many issues that Generic Drug
manufacturers face in expanding their product offerings and taking them to
market. When looking at the marketing and business development side of the
generic drug market, there are a lot of challenges that companies are facing. It
becomes increasingly difficult for generic drug manufacturers to make decisions
on what drug would be the best to move forward into production. It is also
important to know what the branded pharmaceutical companies are planning for
future product developments, as well as with their current branded therapies, as
many companies, when considering the expiry of their blockbusters' patent, will
consider re-launching or redeveloping the therapy in order to elongate or
continue the brand. Reaching patients and creating access to generic drugs has
become one of the largest challenges faced by the industry as people, in
general, do not consider them to be "bioequivalent" to their branded partners.
From the production side, there are also a number of important issues to
consider. Generic drug manufacturers must insure that the drugs they are
producing are exact replicas of the branded drugs in accordance with FDA
regulations. This is of increasing importance, as many branded drugs are of an
increasingly complex nature, and thus require additional manufacturing quality
assurance programs. In some cases, generic drug manufacturers are being told
that they need to conduct small to mid-scale clinical trials to prove the
efficacy of their products! And, of course, there is increasing FDA
surveillance, resulting in large-scale recalls and, to a smaller extent, the
liquidation of generic houses. At this conference, we will address these issues
through the presentation of case studies and the conducting of panel discussions
highlighting the best practices of leading generic drug companies.

Celebrex - Arthritis (Rheumatics)

Celebrex is used to relieve some symptoms caused by arthritis,

such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.
However, this medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as
you continue to take it.
Celebrex may also be used for the following
problems:
Familial adenomatous polyposis (polyps in the intestines);
Moderate or severe pain, such as after dental or orthopedic procedures;

Pain during menstruation

Sinners and Saints

Sinners and Saints

Women's Health Magazine has an article in
it's nutrition section - "the cheetos diet - the right foods to eaten when
you've eaten the wrong ones". The article then goes on to describe various food
"sins" - followed by their "salvation". THE SIN: The all-day graze Toast for
breakfast, a handful of M&M's at noon, a few cookies, an apple,...