Generic News 4.22.15

Author: APCI Staff/Wednesday, April 22, 2015/Categories: Generic Bulletins

**GENERIC SPECIALS - DEEP DISCOUNTS **

"Weekly Generics Campaign"

LOOK for DEEP Discounts with APCI's Weekly Generics Campaign!

Regular ordering through McKesson - discount price will be in place during campaign period.

Items on the Generics Campaign this week:

Effective for orders placed 4/23/15-4/29/15

ITEM # NDC DESC TOP 250 CAMPAIGN DATES INVOICE DATES DISC %
1134105 54455025 METHOTREXATE 2.5 MG 100 Y 4/23/15 - 4/29/15 4/24/15 - 4/30/15 30%
2028371 65862056090 PANTOPRAZOL DR 40MG 90 Y 4/23/15 - 4/29/15 4/24/15 - 4/30/15 30%
1391770 781615746 AMOXICIL 400/5mL 100ml N 4/23/15 - 4/29/15 4/24/15 - 4/30/15 30%
1204049 93720656 MIRTAZAP TAB 15MG 30 N 4/23/15 - 4/29/15 4/24/15 - 4/30/15 30%
1954288 93725601 GLIMEPIR TB 4MG 100 N 4/23/15 - 4/29/15 4/24/15 - 4/30/15 30%

Watch for these items on Generics Campaign NEXT week:

ITEM# NDC DESC TOP 250 CAMPAIGN DATES INVOICE DATES DISC %
3257284 16714044701 AMITRIP 25MG 100 N 4/30/15 - 5/06/15 5/1/15 - 5/07/15 30%
3304888 00781523592 PRAVAST 80MG 90 N 4/30/15 - 5/06/15 5/1/15 - 5/07/15 30%
1959980 55111015330 ONDANS 4MG  30 Y 4/30/15 - 5/06/15 5/1/15 - 5/07/15 30%
3221603 00487020160 IPRATRO/ALB 3ML 60 Y 4/30/15 - 5/06/15 5/1/15 - 5/07/15 30%
1942044 00603240621 BACLOFEN 10MG 100 Y 4/30/15 - 5/06/15 5/1/15 - 5/07/15 30%

Check out a full list of Custom Discounted Items our website weekly - updated every Monday!

https://www.apcinet.com/AboutUs/Services/VendorContracting/APCIDiscountedGenerics/tabid/535/Default.aspx


NEWS YOU CAN USE

New Launches:

Generic Suprax®

On Monday April 20, Aurobindo launched the generic equivalent of Suprax® for Oral Suspension (cefixime oral suspension). The Aurobindo items will be added to the OneStop program in the primary slot, with visibility in McKesson Connect on Tuesday, April 21. Estimated brand sales of Suprax® are approximately $121M.

There will be no ASAP for this launch.

Product Launch Information - OneStop Add
Bx Name Suprax
Bx Supplier Lupin
Generic Name cefixime
Generic Description cefixime oral suspension
Therapeutic Class/Indication Cefixmie is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections.
FDA Approval Date 4/20/2015
Launch Reason FDA Approval
Launch Exclusivity Co-Exclusive
Number of Players 2
US Brand Sales $121M

To order, please use the following item number:

Item # Supplier Name NDC Description OS ADD
3443660 AUROBINDO PHARMA USA INC 65862075150 CEFIXIME OS 100MG/5ML AURO50ML 04/21/2015
3443678 AUROBINDO PHARMA USA INC 65862075250 CEFIXIME OS 200MG/5ML AURO50ML 04/21/2015
3443686 AUROBINDO PHARMA USA INC 65862075275 CEFIXIME OS 200MG/5ML AURO75ML 04/21/2015

Generic Kenalog®

On Thursday April 16, Perrigo launched the  generic equivalent of Kenalog® (triamcinolone acetonide).

The Perrigo item will be added to the OneStop program in the primary slot, with visibility in McKesson Connect on Tuesday, April 21. Estimated brand sales of Kenalog® are approximately $20M.

There will be no ASAP for this launch.

Product Launch Information - OneStop Add
Bx Name Kenalog
Bx Supplier Ranbaxy
Generic Name triamcinolone acetonide top aerosol USP
Generic Description triamcinolone acetonide
Therapeutic Class/Indication Kenalog Spray (triamcinolone acetonide) is a topical corticosteroid indicated for the relief of itching due to skin irritation.
FDA Approval Date 4/16/2015
Launch Reason FDA Approval
Launch Exclusivity Yes
Number of Players 1
US Brand Sales $20M

To order, please use the following item number:

Item # Supplier Name NDC Description OS ADD
3444197 Perrigo 45802004502 TRIAMCINOL A/T AERO 100G PERR 04/21/2015
3444239 Perrigo 45802004501 TRIAMCINOL A/T AERO 63G PERR 04/21/2015

Generic Abilify®

Generic Abilify Launch delayed – anticipated launching within the next week.

Program Management questions:

Your Generics Specialist (Inside Sales Manager) at ISManagement@mckesson.com or your ISMC program management team at GxCustomerCare@mckesson.com.

Service Level Update

OneStop Generics Service Level for the week ending April 10th: 93.4%, up 0.8% from prior week

Availability on Top Service Level Issue Products

Please find theService Level Watchlist Report, designed to provide an easily navigable reference for contemporary updates on OneStop items with inventory concerns.  Furthermore, the document will allow for quick identification of alternate OneStop pack sizes and alternate OneStop manufacturers (AC position) that can be purchased in the interim.


APCI APPROVED VENDORS

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