Generic News 9.3.15

Author: APCI Staff/Thursday, September 3, 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 08/20/15 – 08/26/15

ITEM# NDC DESC TOP 250 CAMPAIGN DATES INVOICE DATES
3299054 66993011460 PROPAFEN ER CAP 225MG PRAS60@ N 09/03/15-09/09/15 09/04/15-09/10/15
3428406 591299239 PROMETH HCL SUPP 25MG WAT 12@ N 09/03/15-09/09/15 09/04/15-09/10/15
1732148 378617301 METOLAZON TAB 5MG MYLN 100@   N 09/03/15-09/09/15 09/04/15-09/10/15
1204049 93720656 MIRTAZAP TAB 15MG TEV 30@ N 09/03/15-09/09/15 09/04/15-09/10/15
3478138 00781751687 BUDESO INH/SUSP.5MG/2ML SAN30@ N 09/03/15-09/09/15 09/04/15-09/10/15

Watch for these items on Generics Campaign NEXT week:

ITEM# NDC DESC TOP 250 CAMPAIGN DATES INVOICE DATES
2013332 16714039102 CEFDINIR CAP 300MG 60 NSTR@ * N 09/10/15-09/16/15 09/11/15-09/17/15
3261039 16714050101 TERBINAF TAB 250MG 30 NSTAR@ N 09/10/15-09/16/16 09/11/15-09/17/15
3459013 68462027601 DESMOPRES ACET TB.2MG GLEN100@ N 09/10/15-09/16/17 09/11/15-09/17/15
1733641 16714069211 FLUCONAZ TAB 150MG 12X1 NSTAR@ N 09/10/15-09/16/18 09/11/15-09/17/15
1323724 60432012608 MEGESTR O/S 40MG/ML MOR 8OZ@  N 09/10/15-09/16/19 09/11/15-09/17/15

*CEFDINIR #2013332 already on CPL at 16% discount but will be deeper discounted to 30% for the campaign period.

Click here to check out a full list of Custom Discounted Items our website weekly - updated every Monday!


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McKesson OneStop Generics® News

Launch of generic Exelon® Patches

Sandoz launched the generic equivalent of 13.3mg Exelon® Patches (rivastigmine transdermal system).

The Sandoz item will be added to the OneStop program in the A-slot with inventory available for purchase on Wednesday, September 2, 2015.

Estimated brand sales of the 13.3mg Exelon Patches® are $157M.

Brand Item:

Item # NDC Description
2005445 00078050315 EXELON PATCH 13.3mg/24hr 30

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

Product Launch Information – OneStop Add
Bx Name Exelon Patches
Bx Supplier Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Generic Name rivastigmine transdermal system
Generic Description Risvatigmine patches 13.3mg/24hr 30
Indication 120400-PARASYMPATHOMIMETIC (CHOLINERGIC AGENTS). Indicated for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer's type (AD). Efficacy has been demonstrated in patients with mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer's disease.
FDA Approval Date 8/31/2015
Launch Reason FDA approval
Launch Exclusivity Yes (Alvogen received FDA exclusivity; Sandoz is the Authorized Generic)
Number of Players 2
US Brand Sales $157M

To order, please use the following item numbers:

Item # Supplier Name NDC Description OS ADD
3477114 SANDOZ 00781731331 Risvatig pat 13.3mg/24hr San30 9/2/2015

For questions please contact  ISManagement@McKesson.com.


Pricing Issues

Price Assurance Promotion - Price Alert


Manufacturer Notices

FFF Enterprises

FFF Enterprises Flu Vaccine orders to be delivered this week:

Description
FLUZONE SANOFI 5ML 10 DS VL
FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT 5ML 10DS
AFLURIA 5ML MDV
AFLURIA PFS 0.5ML BX CSL

Still need vaccine? Call FFF to order some today
FFF Enterprises (800) 843-7477


Teva Pharmaceuticals

Teva Pharmaceuticals unavailable products chart



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SAVE THE DATE:

March 18 – 20, 2016

Annual APCI Stockholders and Continuing Education Meeting

Photo of the Chattanoogan Hotel at night

The Chattanoogan Hotel
Chattanooga, TN

Plans are well underway for an exciting event in the beautiful city of Chattanooga, TN

Great CE Programs, great networking and a relaxing family environment!

Registration info coming soon!

New This year:

  • Operation Comfort – Meeting setup with ergonomically designed chairs for a comfortable day of meetings.
  • Amphitheater Setting for some meetings with electrical included at each seat
  • Free WIFI throughout for all!
  • Attendees enjoy freshly prepared meals in conference area
  • Continuous Break/Refreshment Service in meeting area – offers endless supply of coffee, water and Coke brand of drinks as well as snacks for health nuts to the not so healthy nuts!
  • Family and Guest (non-meeting attendees) Sleep in and use complementary vouchers for breakfast and lunch can be used on your schedule not ours at the BroadStreet Grille - onsite restaurant – buffet or menu selection included!

APCI APPROVED VENDORS

Burton & Burton

Contact:
Terri Van Dyke
(800) 241-2094

Website:
www.burtonandburton.com

Burton & Burton offer gift items to fit any customer base, with low minimum orders and same-day shipping. APCI members receive a volume discount regardless of order size. Identify yourself as an APCI member or refer to customer #283162. Showroom located at #728 Bldg #2, AmericasMart Atlanta (open during market dates only).


ICM Distributing Company

Contact:
Danny Herring
(770) 883-8805

Phil Singer
(800) 848-9692

Website:
www.icmint.com

ICM is a general merchandise distributor with a focus on front end merchandise. ICM sales reps perform tasks for the customers, including new product introduction, order writing, back-tag, and shelf labels for resets. Product lines include school supplies, toys, games, sewing notions, shoe care, trial sizes, hosiery, small appliances, laundry and cleaning supplies, and organic products. Payment can be direct or billed through McKesson.


Physicians's Pain Relief

Contact:
Matt Pride
Lisa Blevins
(866) 510-7774

Website:
physicianspainrelief.com

Anti-inflammatory cream, available through McKesson.

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