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Multisource drugs: implications and concerns in the geriatric population.

P P Gerbino1, A S Joseph

  • 1Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, PA 19104.

Hospital Pharmacy
|February 1, 1993
PubMed
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Multisource drugs offer cost-effective pharmaceutical options, particularly benefiting the elderly. This review examines the benefits and concerns associated with their use in this growing population.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Gerontology
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Increasing healthcare costs and drug benefit restrictions drive demand for cost-effective pharmaceuticals.
  • Patent expirations and evolving patient demographics enhance the availability and need for multisource drugs.
  • Regulatory focus on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) processes supports the multisource industry.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review concerns and issues regarding the use of multisource drugs in the elderly population.
  • To place into perspective the role of multisource pharmaceuticals for elderly patients.
  • To address the growing need for affordable medications among older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies and regulatory information.

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  • Analysis of pharmaceutical market trends and demographic data.
  • Examination of safety and efficacy data for multisource drugs in geriatric populations.

    • Main Results:

    • Multisource drugs provide significant cost savings, crucial for the elderly.
    • While generally safe, specific concerns exist regarding multisource drug use in the elderly.
    • Regulatory oversight ensures quality and integrity in the multisource drug approval process.

    Conclusions:

    • Multisource pharmaceuticals play a vital role in providing affordable healthcare to the elderly.
    • Addressing specific concerns is essential for optimizing the use of multisource drugs in this demographic.
    • Continued vigilance and quality assessment are paramount for multisource drug utilization.