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The latest I heard was that Teva has petitioned the FDA to require new phase 2 and pahse 3 studies for the Copaxone generics "since the process and formulation of the generics hsa not been proven to be as safe or as clinically effective as the Teva formulation." There is a several million dollar hit ot getting a generic to market.
"Teva is pulling out all the stops to protect Copaxone, which provides 25%-33% of the pharmaceutical company's profit.
Another company has a generic of Copaxone and is fighting in the U.S. courts with Teva. Ironically Teva fights in court to make generics of all the other best selling drugs in the U.S.
Teva's marketing is expensive as is the whole Share Solutions organization which is to get and keep as many MS patients on Copaxone and to find out about problems with the drug before the FDA does.
My husband and I went to a dinner sponsored by Teva Neuroscience last week at Maggiano's in Richmond. They had some guy who is a personal trainer speak at the beginning and then a doctor from a local neurology practice talked. I didn't learn anything that I didn't already know, but the food was amazing and it was a free date night. They did mention Laquininmod (I think that is what it was called), the oral agent that Teva is coming out with.
I am signing up for Medicare and discovered my contribution on Copaxone will be approximately $5000 a year. On my old insurance my payment was $600 a year. Living on a fixed income I won't be able to continue Copaxone if I don't find help, shared solutions doesn't help with people on Medicare. Anyone have this problem?
What is the best way to get help paying for copaxone or is there a generic version that is less expensive? I was hoping to start taking it soon, but Im afraid I can't afford it. Also, has anyone taken the new oral version? Is it less expensive? I was advised not to use it but I certainly will if I can afford it. Plus, what are the other benefits of using copaxone othr than slowing down the formation of new lesions. Will I get my energy back? Will my concentration get better?
I thought this was interesting. It was sent to Teva almost a year ago by the Dept of Health & Human Services/FDA.
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/EnforcementActivitiesbyFDA/WarningLettersandNoticeofViolationLetterstoPharmaceuticalCompanies/UCM296204.pdf
Does anyone notice having more infections or anything like that since starting Copaxone?
Just wondering....
Initially dr prescribed Gilyenia and it was denied by insurance. Then he submitted Copaxone 40. It has been over 3 weeks and we got word today that it also was denied. Shared solutions couldn't tell us if they may perhaps approve the Copaxone 20. I'll be calling the dr in the morning. This is frustrating. I know this prob pretty common but I hate that the insurance is limiting what meds a patient can take. And we have good insurance, or so we thought. You too???
I've now had 2 injections of copaxone and must say I'm very surprised. I was starting to get worried because of the amount of talk lately about skin reactions.
I had just minor minor burning for a minute and a slight red spot less than a dime size. The nurse who trained me for the first injection said it was the least reaction she's ever saw.
So I just thought I'd post so that people searching could find some good news as well!
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