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Alembic launches generic Aricept
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Alembic Pharmaceuticals announced Thursday that it had launched its generic of Aricept (donepezil) tablets. The drug is indicated to treat Alzheimer’s-related dementia.Alembic will offer the drug in 5- and 10-mg dosage strengths. This marks Alembic’s seventh product launch in 2016. -
Avalere: Rising coinsurance means less certainty on cost for Medicare PDP beneficiaries
WASHINGTON — Medicare Part D plan (PDP) beneficiaries might be paying more out of pocket for a majority of their prescription medication, according to a new analysis from Avalere Health. The company found that a majority — 58% of covered drugs among PDPs — of medications are subject to coinsurance rather than copayments for beneficiaries. In 2014, only about 35% of covered drugs were subject to coinsurance.