Re: Generic replacment for FLonase? (was re Re: Flonase side effects?)

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Re: Generic replacment for FLonase? (was re Re: Flonase side effects?)

17 Sep 2005 05:35

I've wondered about this too. Some of the steroid nasal sprays have been out
for decades (I recall being prescribed them in the early 90s.)

Another nasal spray (non-steroid) for rhinitis, Atrovent nasal spray
(generic name Ipratropium Bromide), has had a generic version out for a few
years now, and I think the original Atrovent Nasal Spray came out later than
most of the steroid sprays.

I guess they are big money-makers for the pharmaceutical companies, and they
have been fighting tooth and nail to not let their version go generic, but
it's bound to happen one of these days. (Of course, they are happy to make
generic versions of the other manufacturer's brands! ;-) )

> >Has the patent on any brand of steroid spray expired yet? Vancenase was
> >one of the first and it's been around for at least 10 years, so maybe a
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> >of Flonase@ or Beconase A$@ can be expected to enter the market. ANDAs will
> >have been approved on the basis of "therapeutic equivalence" to Flonase@

> >Beconase AQ@ and, as a result, generic substitution for GSK's products

will readily

> >take place. See CollaGenexPharms., Inc. v. Thompson, Civ, A. wo. 03-1405 (D.D.C.
> >July 22, 2003) (describing the rapid erosion of sales that can occur when only a
> >single generic product enters the market).
>
> So it looks as if it is imminent if the generics can meet FDA's approval and
> survive legal challenge by GSK.

Don Brady

09 Sep 2005 20:26

>Has the patent on any brand of steroid spray expired yet? Vancenase was
>one of the first and it's been around for at least 10 years, so maybe a
>generic form will come along soon.

According to http://www.medvantx.com/550.asp?nav=500 the patent on Flonase has
expired.

According to
http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dockets/04p0523/04p-0523-psa0001-vol1.pdf
generic versions of Flonase are pending but GSK was petitioning the FDA to
ensure they were of adeqaute efficavy.

The petition says

>Within days or even hours of the approval of ANDAs, generic versions
>of Flonase@ or Beconase A$@ can be expected to enter the market. ANDAs will
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>July 22, 2003) (describing the rapid erosion of sales that can occur when only a
>single generic product enters the market).

So it looks as if it is imminent if the generics can meet FDA's approval and
survive legal challenge by GSK.

Steven L.

09 Sep 2005 13:09

>>I've used Flonase on a continual basis for the last 5 or 6 years. ...No
>>side-effects, and it works great to help keep my sinuses clear.
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>
> Also, it may still work at reduced dosage.....

Has the patent on any brand of steroid spray expired yet? Vancenase was
one of the first and it's been around for at least 10 years, so maybe a
generic form will come along soon.

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Don Brady	09 Sep 2005 02:58
>I've used Flonase on a continual basis for the last 5 or 6 years. ...No >side-effects, and it works great to help keep my sinuses clear. >...However, it is quite expensive. ...Jon For those paying out of theor own pockets, there might be the option of importing from Canada. Also, it may still work at reduced dosage.....

Johnny1000@webtv.net	09 Sep 2005 02:08
skoczor@sympatico.ca (Steve) >OK so I went to an allergist and was > diagnosed with being allergic to Cats (which [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > checked the website and it basically says > nothing about it. I've used Flonase on a continual basis for the last 5 or 6 years. ...No side-effects, and it works great to help keep my sinuses clear. ...However, it is quite expensive. ...Jon

Steve

08 Sep 2005 16:29

OK so I went to an allergist and was diagnosed with being allergic to Cats
(which was obvious) and mold. Mold is everywhere, especially the stuff they
tested for which is what you would find in grass.

I was prescribed Flonase and would like to know what you all think of this
drug?

I am also wondering how this drug works, I checked the website and it
basically says nothing about it.

Thanks,

Steve

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