Generic News 6.10.15

Author: APCI Staff/Thursday, June 11, 2015/Categories: Generics and Vendor Contracting, 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 6/11/15-6/17/15

ITEM# NDC DESC TOP 250 CAMPAIGN DATES INVOICE DATES
3400470 00472012645 ADAPALENE GEL .3% 45G   N 6/11/15 - 6/17/15 6/12/15 - 6/18/15
3277100 00591293201 CLINDAMY CAP 300MG 100 N 6/11/15 - 6/17/15 6/12/15 - 6/18/15
2005247 66993089845 CLOTRIMAZ+BETAM CRM 45G  Y 6/11/15 - 6/17/15 6/12/15 - 6/18/15
3260767 62175013643 OMEPRAZOLE DR 40MG CAP 1000'S Y 6/11/15 - 6/17/15 6/12/15 - 6/18/15
3294196 62175027037 OXYBUTYNIN ER  5MG 100 N 6/11/15 - 6/17/15 6/12/15 - 6/18/15
1134964 16714053311 SUMATRIP TAB 100MG BP 9 A 6/11/15 - 6/17/15 6/12/15 - 6/18/15

Watch for these Items on Generics Campaign NEXT week:

ITEM# NDC DESC TOP 250 CAMPAIGN DATES INVOICE DATES
1973924 00115981103 DIGOXIN 0.125MG  1000 Y 6/18/15 - 6/24/15 6/19/15 - 6/25/15
2054765 45802015196 FLUOC CRM 0.1% P 60G N 6/18/15 - 6/24/15 6/19/15 - 6/25/15
1120039 00781139610 HALOP  5MG  1000 N 6/18/15 - 6/24/15 6/19/15 - 6/25/15
3438553 63304069950 MINOCYCLIN T 100MG  50 N 6/18/15 - 6/24/15 6/19/15 - 6/25/15
2740041 65862059805 TAMSUL CAP 0.4MG 500 N 6/18/15 - 6/24/15 6/19/15 - 6/25/15

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

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


NEWS YOU CAN USE

NEW LAUNCHES FOR MAY 2015:

McKesson Item Number Item Description Brand Name Launch Date
3450343 CLOZAPINE TB ODT200MG TEVA100@ FAZACLO ODT 5/9/2015
3450335 CLOZAPINE TB ODT150MG TEVA100@ FAZACLO ODT 5/9/2015
3450368 CLOZAP TB ODT 200MG UD TEVA48@ FAZACLO ODT 5/9/2015
3450350 CLOZAP TB ODT 150MG UD TEVA48@ FAZACLO ODT 5/9/2015
3215431 BIMATOPR OPH.03%X5ML LUP 10ML@ LUMIGAN 5/18/2015
3215415 BIMATOPR OPH.03%X2.5ML LUP5ML@ LUMIGAN 5/18/2015
3215472 BIMATOP OPH.03%X7.5ML LUP10ML@ LUMIGAN 5/18/2015
3454394 RISEDR SOD DR TB 35MG TEV 1X4@ ATELVIA 5/19/2015
3455524 DOXYCYCLINE CAP 40MG PRAS 30@ ORACEA 5/22/2015
3455110 ALOSETRON HYD TB 1MG ROX 30@ LOTRONEX 5/22/2015
3455094 ALOSETRON HYD TB .5MG ROX 30@ LOTRONEX 5/22/2015

RUMOR HAS IT…

The following info comes from a reliable source but cannot be guaranteed.  Please use discretion when ordering based off of this info:

Guanfacine ER (Intuniv) is dropping quickly. Get rid of old inventory.

Chlorpromazine is rising across the market.

Potassium Liquid price increase has been announced by wholesaler.

HCTZ 12.5mg tabs are now $200/1000 at some wholesalers. Caps do not appear to be effected.

Trazodone is a confirmed increase at wholesalers. No mention of by how much.

Tetracycline is a confirmed increase at wholesalers. No mention of by how much.

Nabumetone prices are rising at wholesalers. They did not specify by how much.

Fioricet tabs (BAC) are rising by $100 at Qualitest. Other manufacturers are likely to follow.

Levothyroxine is rumored to be rising at Sandoz. The cheap stuff may not be available soon.

Penicillin VK 500mg is now $300/1000 at wholesalers. Sources predicted said increase some time ago.

Ofloxacin Otic Sol is rumored to be rising 8x.

Wholesalers announced confirmed, unspecified price increases on omeprazole, sertraline, fluconazole liquid, diprolene cream, and diprosone cream.


McKesson OneStop Generics® Price Assurance Promotion – Price Alert

Please make note of the following items eligible for the Price Assurance Promotion:

ITEM NUMBER NDC DESCRIPTION START DATE END DATE TOP MOVERS
3225182 65162053610 BENZONATATE CAP 100MG AKY 100 6/6/2015 7/6/2015  
3247475 65162053710 BENZONATATE CAP 200MG AKY 100 6/6/2015 7/6/2015  

McKesson has been notified of 1 product family representing 2 items that increase in price on June 6, 2015. A customer's purchase of these items will be covered by the Price Assurance Promotion for 30 days following the price assurance start date.

Customers will receive price assurance payments on purchases of eligible product during the 30-day price assurance period, up to a maximum quantity determined by their purchase history. Price assurance will be provided on the difference between the new invoice price and the invoice price before the invoice price increase, multiplied by the eligible quantity.

Items eligible for Price Assurance can be located in McKesson Connect by typing the term “priceassurance2015” in the search bar (the search term is not case sensitive).

For more information, please visit the OneStop Generics homepage on McKesson Connect.

Note: The percentage increase in the invoice price may vary from the percentage increase in the WAC price


APCI APPROVED VENDORS

Vendors at IdeaShare

The following APCI approved vendors will be participating in our APCI Pavilion Booth #539 at the McKesson IdeaShare in San Deigo, CA June 24-28:

Booths:

Acura Pharmaceuticals Allison Medical Al Schutzman
Apollo Eyewear  Basic Vitamins Big Time Products
Delta Brands Derm Cosmetics Dippin’ Dots
Centor (formerly Rexam) Delta Hi-Tech/Aimsco Diabetic Designer Greetings
Direct Kiosk Services DJO Global/Dr. Comfort Formula 3 Marketing
Franklin Eyewear Guaranteed Returns HL Coshatt
Logix Mason Vitamins MDI
Owen Mumford Pharmacy Automation Supplies RxSafe
Retail Products Mgmt. Scott Specialties Shelving Designs
Take Charge

Sponsors:

A big "Thank you" to our Vendor sponsors:

Centor: Platinum Level Sponsor

US Nutrition: Silver Level Sponsor

Franklin Eyewear: Supporter Level

Insurance for Pharmacies: Supporter Level




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