Re: 12 year patent for new drugs

[Guest guest]

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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