Generic News 6.25.15

Author: APCI Staff/Thursday, June 25, 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 6/25/15-6/01/15

ITEM# NDC DESC TOP 250 CAMPAIGN DATES INVOICE DATES
3439163 93309844 RISEDRONATE TAB 35MG N 6/25/15 - 7/01/15 6/26/15 - 7/02/15
2110930 472080460 DESONIDE CRM 0.05% 60GM    N 6/25/15 - 7/01/15 6/26/15 - 7/02/15
1432905 16714036304 TRI-LN TB.18MG/.035MG N 6/25/15 - 7/01/15 6/26/15 - 7/02/15
3258092 16714044802 AMITRIP TAB 50MG N 6/25/15 - 7/01/15 6/26/15 - 7/02/15
1298512 47781030701 NITROFURAN CP  50MG N 6/25/15 - 7/01/15 6/26/15 - 7/02/15

Watch for these items on Generics Campaign NEXT week:

ITEM# NDC DESC TOP 250 CAMPAIGN DATES INVOICE DATES
1259449 93013501 CARVEDILOL TB 6.25MG N 7/02/15 - 7/08/15 7/03/15 - 7/09/15
2110930 472080460 DESONIDE  0.05% 60GM    N 7/02/15 - 7/08/15 7/03/15 - 7/09/15
1733641 16714069211 FLUCONAZ TAB 150MG N 7/02/15 - 7/08/15 7/03/15 - 7/09/15
1454511 16714037404 LAMOTRIG TAB 200MG N 7/02/15 - 7/08/15 7/03/15 - 7/09/15
3440765 591207030 LIDOC+PRIL 2.5% 30GM N 7/02/15 - 7/08/15 7/03/15 - 7/09/15

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 Focalin®

Sandoz launched the generic equivalent of Focalin® XR 20mg (dexmethylphenidate HCl).

Please note, this is a new strength entering the market. The Sandoz item will be added to the OneStop program with visibility in McKesson Connect Tuesday, June 23, 2015.  Estimated U.S. brand sales of Focalin® are approximately $270M.

Brand Item:

Item # NDC Description
1251164 00078043205 FOCALIN XR 20 MG CAPSULE

There will not be an ASAP/ASAP+ for this launch.

Product Launch Information – OneStop Add
Bx Name Focalin XR 20mg
Bx Supplier Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Generic Name dexmethylphenidate HCl
Generic Description dexmethylphenidate HCL 20mg; 100ct – New strength to market.  Please note, this is a controlled substance.
Therapeutic Class/Indication 282032-RESPIRATORY AND CNS STIMULANTS/ Focalin XR is indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients aged 6 years and older.
FDA Approval Date N/A
Launch Reason New to Market
Launch Exclusivity N/A
Number of Players 2
US Brand Sales $270M

To order, please use the following item number:

Item # Supplier Name NDC Description OS ADD
1865096 SANDOZ 00781268501 DEXMETH HCL ER CP 20MG SAN 100 06/23/2015

Generic Copaxone®

Sandoz launched the generic equivalent of Copaxone® (glatiramer acetate).

The Sandoz item is visible in McKesson Connect effective Saturday, June 20, 2015 with inventory expected to be available on Tuesday, June 22, 2015. At this time, the Sandoz item will not be added to the OneStop program.  Estimated U.S. brand sales of Copaxone® are approximately $2.8B.

Brand Item:

Item # NDC Description
1478619 68546031730 COPAXONE 20MG PREF SYR 30

There will not be an ASAP/ASAP+ for this launch.

Product Launch Information – Multisource Add
Bx Name Copaxone
Bx Supplier Teva Pharmaceuticals
Generic Name glatopa (glatiramer acetate) injection
Generic Description 20MG/ML Syringe
Therapeutic Class/Indication 922000-IMMUNOMODULATORY AGENTS / indicated for the treatment of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
FDA Approval Date 04/16/2015
Launch Reason FDA Approval
Launch Exclusivity Sandoz is the only player launching at this time, but does not have FDA-granted exclusivity.
Number of Players 1
US Brand Sales $2.8B (20mg strength only)

To order, please use the following item number:

 Item # Supplier Name NDC Description MS ADD
2009926 SANDOZ 00781323434 GLATOPA 20MG/ML SYR SAN30@ 06/20/2015

Generic Zyvox®

Apotex launched the generic equivalent of Zyvox Tablets® (linezolid tablets).

The Apotex items have been added to the OneStop program in the A* slot, with visibility in McKesson Connect Saturday, June 20, 2015. Inventory is expected to be available for purchase on Monday, June, 22, 2015. Estimated U.S. brand sales of Zyvox Tablets® are approximately $641M.

Brand Item:

Item # NDC Description
1133362 00009513502 ZYVOX TAB 600MG 20
1134014 00009513503 ZYVOX TAB 600MG UD 30

There will not be an ASAP/ASAP+ for this launch.

Product Launch Information – OneStop Add
Bx Name Zyvox Tablets
Bx Supplier Pfizer Inc.
Generic Name linezolid
Generic Description linezolid tablets; 600mg – 20 ct and UD 30ct
Therapeutic Class/Indication 081228-ANTIBACTERIALS, MISCELLANEOUS / indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of specific microorganisms
FDA Approval Date N/A
Launch Reason Settlement
Launch Exclusivity N/A
Number of Players 2 Teva (AG) and Apotex (AG) – both players are entering the market with brand product.
US Brand Sales $641M

To order, please use the following item numbers:

Item # Supplier Name NDC Description OS ADD
3461787 APOTEX CORPORATION 60505436202 LINEZOLID FCT TAB 600MG APX20@ 06/20/2015
3461795 APOTEX CORPORATION 60505436203 LINEZOLID FCT TB600MG UDAPX30@ 06/20/2015

McKesson OneStop Generics® Price Assurance Promotion

Price Alert – June 23, 2015

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

ITEM # NDC DESCRIPTION START DATE END DATE TOP MOVERS
1938562 10631040701 PROCTOSOL-HC CRM 2.5% RAN 1OZ 06/24/2015 07/24/2015  

McKesson has been notified of 1 product family representing 1 item that increase in price on June 24, 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.


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

ITEM NUMBER NDC DESCRIPTION START DATE END DATE TOP MOVERS
2127033 24208041005 OFLOXACIN OTIC 0.3% B&L 5ML@  06/23/2015 07/23/2015  
2127488 24208041010 OFLOXACIN OTIC 0.3% B&L 10ML@ 06/23/2015 07/23/2015  
3441847 68682045570 METROGEL VAGINAL .75% VAL70GM@ 06/23/2015 07/23/2015  

McKesson has been notified of 2 product families representing 3 items that increase in price on June 23, 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).  Note: The percentage increase in the invoice price may vary from the percentage increase in the WAC price  



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