Generic News 9.10.15

Author: APCI Staff/Thursday, September 10, 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
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.

Watch for these Items on Generics Campaign NEXT week:

ITEM# NDC DESC TOP 250 CAMPAIGN DATES INVOICE DATES
1668672 49884072703 DOXYCYC MONO CP 100MG N 09/17/15-09/23/15 09/18/15-09/24/15
3458882 185067501 ETODOLAC TAB 400MG SAN N 09/17/15-09/23/15 09/18/15-09/24/15
1784933 65862018730 ONDANSETR HCL TAB 4MG N 09/17/15-09/23/15 09/18/15-09/24/15
1750272 55111023090 PRAVASTATIN TAB 20MG N 09/17/15-09/23/15 09/18/15-09/24/15
1660786 603158658 PROMETH DM SYRP N 09/17/15-09/23/15 09/18/15-09/24/15

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


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NEWS YOU CAN USE

McKesson OneStop Generics® News

Launch of generic Exelon® Patches

Sandoz launched the generic equivalent of 9.5mg and 4.6mg Exelon Patches® (rivastigmine transdermal system). The Sandoz items will be added to the OneStop program in the A*-slot. Estimated brand sales of the 9.5mg and 4.6mg Exelon Patches¨ are $802M.

Brand Items:

Item # NDC Description
1491000 00078050215 EXELON PATCH 9.5mg/24hr 30
1478080 00078050115 EXELON PATCH 4.6mg/24hr 30

There will be an ASAP & ASAP+ for this launch.

ASAP shipments will be delivered Saturday, September 5, 2015. Inventory will be available for purchase on Tuesday, September 8, 2015.

Product Launch Information – OneStop Add
Bx Name Exelon Patches
Bx Supplier Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Generic Name rivastigmine transdermal system
Generic Description risvatigmine patches 9.5mg/24hr 30 & risvatigmine patches 4.6mg/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 9/3/2015
Launch Reason FDA approval
Launch Exclusivity N/A
Number of Players 2
US Brand Sales $802M

To order, please use the following item numbers:

Item # Supplier Name NDC Description OS ADD
3477080 SANDOZ 00781730431 Rivastig pat 4.6mg/24hr San30 9/2/2015
3477098 SANDOZ 00781730931 Rivastig pat 9.5mg/24hr San30 9/2/2015

Launch of generic Atralin® Gel

Spear Pharmaceutical launched the generic equivalent of Atralin Gel¨ (tretinoin gel). The Spear item will be added to the OneStop program in the A*- slot with visibility in McKesson Connect on Thursday, September 3, 2015. Estimated brand sales of Atralin Gel¨ are $38M.

Brand Item:

Item # NDC Description
1461995 Valeant Pharmaceuticals 13548007045

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

Product Launch Information – OneStop Add
Bx Name Atralin Gel
Bx Supplier Valeant Pharmaceuticals
Generic Name tretinoin gel
Generic Description tretinoin 0.05% Gel 45GM
Indication 841600-CELL STIMULANTS AND PROLIFERANTS. Indicated for topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
FDA Approval Date 8/13/2015
Launch Reason FDA approval
Launch Exclusivity No
Number of Players 1
US Brand Sales $38M

To order, please use the following item numbers:

Item # Supplier Name NDC Description OS ADD
3480746 SPEAR PHARMACEUTICAL 66530026245 TRETINOIN GEL 0.05% SPEA45GM 9/3/2015

For questions please contact ISManagement@McKesson.com.


Pricing Issues

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
1454016 16714031101 VENLAF TAB 25MG 100 NSTAR@    8/29/2015 9/28/2015
1454123 16714031201 VENLAF TAB 37.5MG 100 NSTAR@  8/29/2015 9/28/2015
1454230 16714031301 VENLAF TAB 50MG 100 NSTAR@    8/29/2015 9/28/2015
1454362 16714031401 VENLAF TAB 75MG 100 NSTAR@    8/29/2015 9/28/2015
1454370 16714031501 VENLAF TAB 100MG 100 NSTAR@   8/29/2015 9/28/2015
1276385 45802041954 AMMON LACT LOT 12% PER 225GM@ 8/29/2015 9/28/2015
1276708 45802041926 AMMON LACT LOT 12% PER 400GM@ 8/29/2015 9/28/2015
1301530 45802049326 AMMON LACT CRM 12% PER 385GM@ 8/29/2015 9/28/2015
1301530 45802049326 AMMON LACT CRM 12% PER 385GM@ 8/29/2015 9/28/2015

McKesson has been notified of 2 product families representing 9 items that increase in price on August 29, 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 Òpriceassurance2015Ó 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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March 18 – 20, 2016

Annual APCI Stockholders and Continuing Education Meeting

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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!

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Manufacturer Announcements

Teva Pharmaceuticals

Teva Pharmaceuticals product line changes announcement

APCI APPROVED VENDORS

FFF Enterprises

Flu Vaccines available for shipping so call today or go to the website if you need to order more!

Contact:
Lydia Westphal
(800) 843-7477 ext. 1205
Fax: (800) 418-4333

Website:
www.fffenterprises.com

FFF Enterprises is the nationÕs most trusted distributor of flu vaccine, and offers online ordering through MyFluVaccine.com. MyFluVaccine makes it easy to order multiple presentations, choose convenient delivery dates, and offers a broad portfolio of flu vaccine from top manufacturers. Check the links for applications and order forms, or call for more information.


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Creative Publishing

Contact:
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(800) 423-7158
Fax: (605) 528-3919

Website:
www.creativepublishingsv.com

APCI members receive a 5% discount if payment is received with the order by July 1. Imprint charge: $20.00; shipping and handling, $10.00. Calendars $92 per 100; Almanacs $65 per 100. 50 free with every 500 ordered. New customers receive an extra 2% discount.


Centor

Centor Imprinted Closure Promotion - Fall 2015
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