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This article discusses the author's experience with prescribing generic finasteride for hair restoration but reports no new clinical findings.
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This study found that urologist prescription practices for three common conditions led to nearly $410 million in excess Medicare Part D spending on higher cost and non-generic drugs in 2014.
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This study found that switching from brand name to generic drugs raises issues like patient and specialist information gaps, lack of collaboration between physicians and pharmacists, ineffective communication, and profit motives.
research Unequal Protection Under the Law: Why FDA Should Use Negotiated Rulemaking to Reform the Regulation of Generic Drugs
This article discusses the regulatory gap in updating labeling responsibilities for generic drugs and argues for the FDA to use negotiated rulemaking to develop more effective drug regulations, but provides no new empirical results.
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Drug companies were interested in advertising directly to consumers to make back their money, but most didn't think it would help and were concerned about negative effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Switching from brand-name Avodart to generic (Dutasmart) - Shedding?
The conversation is about switching from brand-name Avodart to generic Dutasmart for hair loss treatment, with concerns about shedding and side effects. The user also discusses using oral Minoxidil and plans to increase the dose for better results.
community Why is Kopexil (trade name Aminexil) not approved as a drug in the US and Europe?
Kopexil (Aminexil) is not approved as a drug in the US and Europe because it is marketed as a cosmetic, which requires less testing and regulation. L'Oreal's 1.5% Aminexil is noted to reduce hair shedding, but its efficacy as a drug is not proven.
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People discuss the high cost of brand name finasteride and dutasteride, suggesting generics as cheaper alternatives. They share prices from various regions, highlighting significant cost differences.
community PSA: You guys are paying way too much for your Finasteride and Minoxidil. Here's the cheapest I've found.
Finasteride and minoxidil can be obtained cheaply through Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs and Costco's Kirkland brand, respectively, costing about $7.53/month combined. Amazon's RXPass and virtual visits at Dr. B. offer additional savings.
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PP405 is a new drug in Phase 2 trials for hair loss, generating cautious optimism among users. Some users are currently using finasteride and experiencing side effects, while others are skeptical about unapproved products being sold.
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