WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 6 NJ-Par-Pharma-Ships


WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 6 (PRNewswire-FirstCall) -- Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (NYSE: PRX) today announced that it will begin shipping generic versions of Imitrex(R) Injection (sumatriptan succinate injection) 4mg and 6mg starter kits and 4mg and 6mg prefilled syringe cartridges to the trade immediately.  In addition, Par anticipates launching the 6mg vials early next year.  

Thanks for catching this Keith!  Awesome news!!!  [smiley=headbanger.gif]

Now... how long will it take to get to your local drug store?

-Dennis-

I use to get what is referred to as a 6 pack of Imitrex, which was a total of 12 shots. Our insurance covered it when ever I ran out. When the cluster headaches were bad and lasted for days, there were times I went through all twelve shots in a months time. Our insurance now only allows half that dose and only every 35 days at a time. Why 35 days I have no idea. When I spoke to the insurance company their reason was the cost. Hopefully with the generic brand that will change.

I mentioned this to my Neuro yesterday and while he was happy to hear this he said you typically do not see a significant price decrease until there are multiple generic manufactures :(

Bill

For those of us that like to read the medication circulars, here's a link to it:

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Ray