Using ascoring system could allow health systems and pharmacies toidentify a range of manufacturers who can meet their supply needs,potentially at a lower cost. (Photo: Shutterstock)
How effective is that generic drug you just picked up from thepharmacy? The regulations governing the approval of bo-similars hasled to a perception that all generic drugs are created equal, when,in fact, that's not necessarily the case. Generic drugs areincreasingly being manufactured overseas, where oversight andregulations are much more lax.
Pointing to a long list of drug quality issues that includescontamination of critical blood pressure medications, heartburnmedications and diabetes medications with carcinogens (have yougotten around to throwing out that bottle of Zantac yet?), a group of pharmacistsis calling for the creation of a quality score system.
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Emily Payne
Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.
