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.

Name of Facility: Kennedy Health System / 180

City, State: Teaching

Years as a Buyer: > 30 (retired...for now)

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.

Name of Facility: 200

City, State: Community Hospital Catholic Healthsystem

Years as a Buyer: 25

From what I have heard is that the patent for the Brand name was not expired when they released the generica and BS is now suing.

Name of Facility: 222 bed

City, State: Acute care teaching hospital Trauma II center

Years as a Buyer: 5 years