Re: Re: 12 year patent for new drugs

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Hi ,

I would love to have some more information regarding the new drug. Also i can

not find the article you were referring to in your post. I have been thru every

drug possible and nothing works---I continue to get worse and do not where to

turn next.

Thanks and I pray you have a blessed day.

kathy

[ ] Re: 12 year patent for new drugs

This is an interesting article. However, in reality, it is unlikely that the

biologics will have generics due to their complexities. Remicade has been

approved for over 15 years, when a generic could have been made after 5-7 years

and it still hasn't happened. Biologics will only become cheaper when they are

more widely produced (like insulin).

Today I spoke to the people at & in NJ about my

experiences with Remicade. I talked to a few people that work on their new drug

Simponi, which is also approved for RA. If anyone is interested in that drug &

their insurance won't pay (or you don't have insurance) I can give you some

people to contact.

Take care,

Steph in VA (currently in NYC)

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[Guest guest]

The new insulins are far from cheap!

Sue

On Jul 16, 2009, at 9:27 PM, DeNicola- wrote:

> This is an interesting article. However, in reality, it is unlikely

> that the biologics will have generics due to their complexities.

> Remicade has been approved for over 15 years, when a generic could

> have been made after 5-7 years and it still hasn't happened.

> Biologics will only become cheaper when they are more widely

> produced (like insulin).