Plavix's New Generic Status Could Be Boon for Patients

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The blockbuster drug Plavix , used to prevent clotting in some heart patients, will go off patent in the United States on Thursday, making it considerably more affordable. Adherence rates will improve as a result, and fewer patients will suffer from preventable cardiovascular problems, said Dr.

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Watcher Woodridge, IL	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #3 Jun 5, 2012 How do you tell if there is a difference Christopher? If you take generic and die there is a difference?
rdy Colby, KS	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #4 Jun 6, 2012 Twice plavix was supposed to go generic and twice the fda approved six month extensions so that they could bilk us out of a few more million dollars.
tootsie Metairie, LA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #5 Jun 8, 2012 I am so glad that Plavix is afordable now. I have been on it for years and a small fortune it cost me Thank you plavix
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