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Bioequivalence of narrow therapeutic index drugs and immunosuppressives

Author byline as per print journal: Christoph Baumgärtel, MD, MSc; Brian Godman, BSc, PhD Abstract: Stricter bioequivalence criteria are in place for generics where there are narrow therapeutic indexes such as generic immunosuppressives, enhancing their acceptance despite limited published studies. No serious issues have been reported to date with generic ciclosporin despite being on the market […]

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Commentary on the recommendations of the European Society for Organ Transplantation Advisory Committee on generic substitution of immunosuppressive drugs

Abstract: In 2010, the Council of the European Society for Organ Transplantation formed an Advisory Committee to formulate recommendations on the use of generic drugs in solid organ transplant recipients. The initiative was taken as a result of concerns regarding generic substitution of immunosuppressive drugs. The recommendations were published in Transplant International, and this paper […]

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