Hey everybody. does anyone know why they are pulling the generic plavix? For me it's a 80.00 savings versus the brand. All they tell me is that they are pulling it. We have bought a ton of the generic so we are ok just wondering why? Also anybody hearing any other things that are coming up short?
There's been a lot of press regarding Bristol-Myers' lawsuit against Apotek, Inc. stopping the distribution of their clopidogrel, generic Plavix. Just this month, Bristol-Myers LOST that lawsuit, so the Apotek brand should be coming back on the market.
This bungled deal was so important that the CEO of Bristol-Myers quit before he was to be fired. I'm sure your Apotek rep will be coming around announcing the good news to you. If you don't have one that comes around regularly, your wholesaler should keep you abreast of that situation.
I have a copy of the press release from Apotek if anyone wants a copy. I will be glad to email it to them. It is dated Aug 31st. It appears as though there has been another legal hoop that needs to be jumped through before we see the generic back on the market.
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