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Molecule Sheets
Honeywell Aclar® Films
What are molecule sheets?
Up to 60% of these molecules are registered in Aclar®Film
• Acarbose
• Alendronic acid
• Amlodipine
• Anastrozole
• Atorvastatin
• Azithromycin
• Betahistine
• Bisoprolol
• Bromocriptine
• Candesartan
• Captopril
• Cefuroxime
• Cetirizine
• Clopidogrel
• Desloratadine
• Diclofenac
• Donepezil
• Enalapril
• Escitalopram
• Esomeprazole
• Exemestane
• Famciclovir
• Fenofibrate
• Fluvastatin
• Gabapentin
• Irbesartan
• Isotretinoin
• Itraconazole
• Lansoprazole
• Lercanidipine
• Letrozole
• Levetiracetam
• Levodopa + Carbidopa
• Levothyroxine
• Lisinopril
• Losartan
• Meloxicam
• Metformin
• Methylphenidate
• Montelukast
• Mycophenolic acid
• Nebivolol
• Nevirapine
• Norfloxacin
• Olanzapine
• Olmesartan
• Omeprazole
• Pantoprazole
• Perindopril
• Pioglitazone
• Pramipexole
• Pravastatin
• Quetiapine
• Rabeprazole
• Ramipril
• Ranitidine
• Risedronate
• Rivastigmine
• Ropinirole
• Rosuvastatin
• Sildenafil
• Sumatriptan
• Telmisartan
• Tolterodine
• Topiramate
• Torasemide
• Valaciclovir
• Valsartan
• Venlafaxine
• Ziprasidone
Each of the molecules has:
• Commercially active sales (the molecule is being sold by multiple companies in multiple markets)
• At least one dosage form that is packaged in a high-moisture barrier format
Honeywell’s molecule sheets allow you to review other companies’primary packaging materials and the resulting registered shelf life,helping you draw conclusions on the suitability of different primarypackaging materials and platforms.
Generic pharmaceutical companies often copy the originatorpackaging for a particular molecule, even if the packaging decisionmay have been made almost 20 years ago. That same packagingmay not be the right answer for your company, your product, or the marketplace today.
This booklet was designed to help you make informed decisionsabout molecules and their respective packaging materials to helpyou maximize your sales and minimize your costs.
This booklet contains “molecule sheets” that provide generic pharmaceutical manufacturerswith information about how Aclar® Film can be used to package specific molecules. There are molecule sheets for seventy of the most commonly prescribed molecules, each ofwhich has at least some requirement for moisture barrier in its primary packaging.
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Where was the information found?
Other notes:
• The searches were not exhaustive and the informationdisplayed is merely representative and not complete
• Companies may register multiple packaging formats for a given molecule but may not manufacture or sell all ofthese forms
• The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Code (ATC) isassigned by the WHO Collaborating Center for DrugStatistics Methodology. Products are classified accordingto the main therapeutic use of the main active ingredient.(http://www.whocc.no/atc/structure_and_principles/)
• While the molecule name in its INN (InternationalNonproprietary Name) form is the same, differentpharmaceutical companies will use different:
- Excipients
- Excipient suppliers
- API suppliers
- Processes
- Formulations
This means the conclusions drawn about the same molecule manufactured by different companies is limited
• Different naming conventions are used when specifying materials on regulatory applications; anomalies may appear
• The country of registration does not equate to country of manufacture
Public domain internet searches were performed using the regulatory websites shownin this section. No information was gathered from any other sources. The resultinginformation is displayed on the molecule sheet.
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Sources:
DATA PROVIDER COUNTRY LINK
1 MEDICINES IRELAND http://www.medicines.ie/default.aspx
2 MEDIPEDIA ROMANIA http://www.medipedia.ro/Default.aspx
3 EMC UNITED KINGDOM http://www.medicines.org.uk/EMC/default.aspx
4 SUKL SLOVAKIA http://www.sukl.sk/sk
5 ANM ROMANIA http://www.anm.ro/en/home.html
6 MHRA UNITED KINGDOM http://www.mhra.gov.uk/index.htm
7 CBG-MED NETHERLANDS http://www.cbg-meb.nl/cbg/nl
8 URPL POLAND http://www.urpl.gov.pl/
9 SANTE PRATIQUE FRANCE http://www.santepratique.fr/
10 PHARMAZIE GERMANY http://www.pharmazie.com/
11 ZDRAVIE SLOVAKIA http://www.zdravie.sk/
12 EMA EUROPE http://www.ema.europa.eu/
13 WHO GLOBAL http://www.who.int/en/
14 SAEPI SOUTH AFRICA http://home.intekom.com/pharm/
15 ACTAVIS ICELAND_POLAND http://www.actavispolska.pl/pl/
16 SALUD ARGENTINA http://www.salud.com.ar/
17 SERVIER FRANCE_UK http://www.servier.co.uk/
18 TGA AUSTRALIA https://www.ebs.tga.gov.au/
19 ADC SLOVAKIA http://www.adcc.sk/
20 LAKEMEDELSVERKET SWEDEN http://www.lakemedelsverket.se/english/
21 ARST ESTONIA https://www.arst.ee/
22 COMMENT GUERIR GLOBAL http://www.commentguerir.com/
23 ZDN CZECH REPUBLIC http://zdn.cz
24 SPC FINLAND http://spc.nam.fi
25 FASS SWEDEN http://fass.se
26 AEMPS SPAIN http://www.aemps.gob.es/
27 DRUGS.COM GLOBAL http://www.drugs.com
28 PROSPECTE GLOBAL http://www.prospecte.net/
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Why Choose Honeywell Aclar Films?Aclar® is the Clear Choice for Pharmaceutical Packaging
Packaging decisions are critical to success. Your packaging platform choicecan have far-reaching strategic implications for your business and can have aprofound impact on both top-line sales and bottom-line profitability. More andmore, generic companies are using market- and channel-facing packagingsolutions to increase sales, boost profitability and provide greater value to end-users. Honeywell Aclar film is a key enabler in bringing these differentiatedpackaging solutions to market.
Generate Channel Pull and Differentiate Your Products
When choosing ‘unit of use blisters’ as a differentiated packaging solution,Aclar films’ small pack format offers many advantages over larger formatalternatives. For example, for a size ‘0’ capsule, an Aclar pack could be asmuch as 55% smaller than an equivalent pack using cold form foil packaging.This smaller, more robust pack is often favored by channel partners fortransportation and logistical cost savings. Aclar films also makes possible theuse of differentiated pack solutions like wallet, sliding, reminder and enhanced-functionality packs that can boost sales and capture market share.
Drive Revenue
With the relentless globalization of the pharma market, generic companies areincreasingly looking for regional and global packaging platforms where a packcan be engineered once and used across regions and in all climate zones withminimal modifications. Aclar film provides an ultra-high moisture barrierthermoform solution that can be used on most machines in most sites,delivering optimal operational flexibility. This universal packaging platformapproach brings revenue advantages from development and stability tocommercialization and production through to distribution and channel sales.
Improve Profitability
Generic companies who are faced with driving sales and capturing marketshare while also being mindful of their costs of goods are turning to Aclar film.With Aclar film, you benefit from an efficient and flexible thermoformingplatform that allows for reductions in raw material usage, lower scrap rates, and decreased warehousing and transportation costs while providing patientswith smaller pack sizes and enhanced portability.
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Choose World Class Support from Honeywell
Executing a smooth product launch and getting to market fast is crucial for genericcompanies. Honeywell’s experienced technical team will ensure you get the right support – at the time you need it. When you choose Aclar film, you can beconfident that our global technical team will be with you every step of the way the wayfrom initial assessment and package design to stability, scale-up, and launch.
Economic Modeling
Honeywell has developed a range of proprietary costing tools to help you determinethe true cost of packaging. We can compare different packaging platforms – cold formfoil, strip package designs – to a thermoforming platform to show you the significantcost savings that can be realized for individual drugs or across your entire drugportfolio at multiple sites.
Barrier Prediction and Stability Support
Honeywell has designed a variety of tools and services to help identify package barrierneeds and to support you throughout the stability process, from protocol design to data assessment. Our labs in the United States, China and India are ready to work with you on:
• Primary Packaging Material Selection, barrier calculations of your blister cavity and shelf life prediction
• Material screenings under ICH conditions
• Using weight-gain testing to highlight probable package performance failures within 40 days
• Measuring moisture and oxygen barrier in formed blisters
• Performing customized barrier studies
Blister Package and Tooling Optimization
Honeywell’s technical team uses the latest software to develop pack drawings tomaximize package density. Our team is ready to review drawings with you and yourOEM suppliers to assure your tooling is optimized for Aclar laminates.
Operational and Customized Support
Honeywell deploys a wide range of services to support you, including thermoformingworkshops, line optimization programs, operator training, process optimizationtechniques, machine trial and troubleshooting, stability protocol design and tailoredtraining programs, either at our global learning center or at your site. We’ve designedthese services to help you get to market faster.
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Acarbose
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Acarbose
A10BF01
An anti-diabetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and, in somecountries, pre-diabetes
50mg, 100mg
Originator PackagingBayer AG’s Glucor®, Glucobay®, Precose®, Prandase® 50mg and 100mg dosagesare packaged in PP/aluminium blisters and PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and havea stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingArrow’s Acarbose Arrow 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged inPVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Biogaran’s Acarbose Biogaran 50mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2.5-year shelf. The 100mg dosage is packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Teva’s Acarbose Teva 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Acarbose Zentive 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaging inPVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Tecnimede’s Acarbose Tecnimede 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Alendronic acid
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Alendronic acid
M05BA04
Prevents or treats osteoporosis in women after menopause. Treats osteoporosis in men and osteoporosis by steroid therapy in both men and women. Also used to treat Paget's disease of the bone
10mg, 70mg
Originator PackagingMSD’s Adrovance® 70mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/Aluminium blisters and has a stated 1.5-year shelf life. MSD’s Fosamax® 10mg and 70mgdosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters. The 10mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life and the 70mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Alendronic Acid 10mg and 70mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 70mgdosage is also packaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Arrow’s Alendronate Arrow 10mg dosage and Alendromax 70mg dosage are packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Aurobindo’s Alendronat Aurobindo 10mg and 70mg dosages are packaged inPVC/Aclar®/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Dr. Reddy’s Instrel 70mg dosage is packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters andhas a stated 2-year shelf life.
Sandoz’ Alendrolek 70 70mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/Aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life. The Alendronate 70mg dosage is packagedin OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Tevanat 10mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and has astated 3-year shelf life. The 70mg dosage is packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Alendronic Acid 70mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/Aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Amlodipine
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Amlodipine
C08CA01
A long-acting calcium channel blocker dihydropyridine (DHP) class used as anantihypertensive and in the treatment of angina pectoris
50mg, 100mg
Originator PackagingPfizer’s Norvasc® 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and have a stated 4-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Amlodipine Actavis 5mg and 10mg tablet dosages are packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 5mg and10mg hard gelatin capsule dosages are packaging in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blistersand have a stated 3-year shelf.
Arrow’s Amlodipine Arrow 5mg and 10mg tablet dosages are packaged inPVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life. The 5mg hardgelatin capsule is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Bluefish’s Amlodipine Bluefish 5mg hard gelatin capsule dosage is packagedinPVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Amlodipine Mylan 5mg hard gelatin capsule dosage is packaged in a PP/PEcontainer and has a stated 3-year shelf life. The 10mg hard gelatin capsule dosageis packaged in a PP/PE container and PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters. Both packageshave a stated 3-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Amlodipine Ranbaxy 5mg and 10mg hard gelatin capsule dosages arepackaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The 5 mg dosage has a stated 2-yearshelf life and the 10mg dosage has a stated 3.5-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Amlodipine Ratio 5mg and 10mg hard gelatin capsule dosages arepackaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Stichting ParkPharma’s Amlodipine 5mg and 10mg tablet dosages are packaged inPVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Anastrozole
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Anastrozole
L02BG03
An aromatase-inhibiting drug approved for treatment of breast cancer aftersurgery as well as for metastasis in both pre- and post-menopausal women
1mg
Originator PackagingAstraZeneca’s Arimidex® 1mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 5-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingBluefish’s Anastrozole Bluefish 1mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Anastrozole Mylan 1mg dosage is packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Anastrozole Ranbaxy 1mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz’ Anastrozole Ebewe 1mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Anastrozole Almus 1mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Atorvastatin
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Atorvastatin
C10AA05
Statin used for lowering blood cholesterol
10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Originator PackagingPfizer’s Lipitor® 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingAsofarma's Atorvastatin Asofarma 20mg dosage is packaged inAclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and has no stated shelf life.
Mylan's Atorvastatin Mylan 10mg, 20mg, 40mg and 80mg film coatedtablet dosages are packaged in white PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters andHDPE bottles with a PP cap and desiccant. Both packages have a stated1.5-year shelf life.
Terapia’s Atorvastatina Terapia10mg, 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-yearshelf life.
Zentiva’s Torvacard 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Azithromycin
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Azithromycin
J01FA10, S01AA26
A subclass of macrolide antibiotics used to treat or prevent certainbacterial infections
250mg, 500mg, 600mg
Originator PackagingPfizer’s Zithromax® 250mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 5-year shelf life. Pfizer’s Azadose® 600mg dosage is packaged inPVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingArrow’s Azithromycine Arrow 250mg dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar®/aluminiumand OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Azithromycine Almus 250mg dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar/aluminiumand OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Azithromycine Ratiopharm 250mg dosage is packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Terapia’s Azitromicina Terapia 250mg, 500mg, and 600mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium and PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters. All have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Azithromycine Teva 250mg dosage is packaged in PVdC/PVC/aluminium and PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Betahistine
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Betahistine
N07CA01
An anti-vertigo drug commonly prescribed to patients with balancedisorders or for the treatment of Meniere's disease
8mg, 16mg, 24mg
Originator PackagingAbbott’s Serc®, Hiserk®, Betaserc® 8mg and 16mg tablet dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 5-year shelf life. The 8mg dosageis also packaged in a PP bottle and has a stated 5-year shelf life. The 16mgdosage is also packaged in an HDPE container and has a stated 5-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingArrow’s Betahistine Arrow 8mg and 24mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The 8mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life andthe 24mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life. The 24mg dosage is alsopackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Betahistine Teva 8mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 3-year shelf life. The 24mg dosage is packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Betahistine Mylan 8mg and 24mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Betahistine Ranbaxy 24mg dosage is packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Bisoprolol
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Bisoprolol
C07AB07
Part of the group of beta blockers, Bisoprolol is beneficial in treatment for: hypertension, cardiac ischemia, congestive heart failure, preventative treatmentbefore, and primary treatment after heart attacks decreasing the chances of recurrence
1.25mg, 2.5mg, 3.75mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg
Originator PackagingMSD’s Cardicor® 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 3.75mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, and 10mg dosages arepackaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters. The 1.25mg, 2.5mg, and 3.75mg dosageshave a stated 2-year shelf life and the 5mg, 7.5mg and 10mg dosages have astated 5-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Bisoprolol Fumarate 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/Aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
ICN Valeant’s Bisocard 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar®/Aluminium blisters and OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
KRKA’s Sobycor 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged inOPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Mylan’s Bisoprolol 1.25mg, 2.5mg and 3.75mg dosages are packaged inPVC/Aluminium blisters. The 1.25mg and 2.5mg dosages have a stated 1.5-yearshelf life and the 3.75mg dosage has a stated 1.75-year stated shelf life. TheEmcolol Mylan 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 5-year stated shelf life.
Stada’s Bisostad 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a 1-year stated shelf life.
Zentiva’s Coronal 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminiumblisters and PVC/PE/PVdC/Aluminium blisters. Both packages have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Bromocriptine
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Bromocriptine
G02CB01, N04BC01
A dopamine agonist used in the treatment of pituitary tumors, Parkinson's disease,hyperprolactinaemia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and type 2 diabetes
1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
Originator PackagingMeda’s Parlodel®, Cycloset® 1mg, 2.5mg tablet dosages are packaged in amber glassbottles. The 1mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life and the 2.5mg dosage has a stated3-year shelf life. The 2.5mg tablet dosage is also packaged in white PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life. The 5mg capsule dosage is packaged in anamber glass bottle and white PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The amber glass bottle has astated 3-year shelf life and the white PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters have a stated 2-yearshelf life. The 10mg capsule dosage is packaged in an amber glass bottle and has a stated5-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingBiofarm’s Brocriptin 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and has astated 2-year shelf life.
Winthrop’s Bromocriptine Winthrop 2.5mg tablet dosage and 5mg and 10mg capsule dosages are packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Bromocriptine Zentiva 2.5mg tablet dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2.5-year shelf life. The 5mg and 10mg capsule dosages arepackaged in PVC/aluminium blisters have a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Candesartan
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Candesartan
C09CA06
An angiotensin II receptor antagonist used mainly for thetreatment of hypertension
2mg, 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, 32mg
Originator PackagingAstraZeneca’s Blopress®, Atacand®, Amias®, Ratacand® dosages are packaged inPVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 2mg dosage has a stated shelf life of 2-years andthe 4mg, 8mg, and 16mg dosages have a stated shelf life of 3-years. The 2mgdosage is also packaged in PP/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Takeda’s Blopress®, Atacand®, Amias®, Ratacand® 2mg, 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, and 32mgdosages are packaged in PP/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingKRKA’s Karbis 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, and 32mg dosages are packaged inPVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Candesartan Ratiopharm 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, and 32mg dosages arepackaged in PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Candesartan Sandoz 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, and 32mg dosages are packagedin OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE containers and have a stated 2-yearshelf life.
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Captopril
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Captopril
C09AA01
An angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used for the treatment ofhypertension and some types of congestive heart failure
12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg
Originator PackagingBristol Myers Squibb’s Capoten® 25mg and 50mg dosages are packaged inPVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 4-year shelf life. The 25mg and 50mg dosagesare also packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingApotex’s Captopril 25mg and 50mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aclar®/aluminiumblisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Egis’ Captopril 12.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has astated 4-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Captopril 25mg and 50mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Captopril Teva 12.5mg is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has astated 2-year shelf life. The 25mg and 50mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/PE/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Cefuroxime
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Cefuroxime
J01DC02, S01AA27, QJ51DC02
A parenteral or oral second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treatinfections caused by bacteria
125mg, 250mg, 500mg
Originator PackagingGSK’s Zinnat®, Zinacef® 125mg, 250mg, and 500mg dosages are packaged inOPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3 year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Cefuroxime Actavis and Xelacef 125mg, 250mg, and 500mg dosages arepackaged in Aclar®/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Pfizer’s Cefuroxime Pfizer 125mg, 250mg, and 500mg dosages are packaged inAclar/PVC/Aluminium blisters and OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters. Both packageshave a 2.5-year stated shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Cefuroxime Ranbaxy 125mg, 250mg, and 500mg dosages are packaged in Aclar/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Sandoz’ Cefuroxime Sandoz, Xorimax 125mg, 250mg and 500mg dosages arepackaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Teva’s Cefuroxime Teva 250mg and 500mg dosages are packaged inAclar/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
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Cetirizine
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Cetirizine
R06AE07
Second generation antihistamine used in the treatment of allergies
5mg, 10mg
Originator PackagingUCB’s Zirtek® Plus Decongestant 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 3-year shelf life. UCB’s Zirtek® 10mg dosage is packaged inPVC/aluminium and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The PVC/aluminium packagehas a stated 5-year shelf life and the OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium package has a stated1.5-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Aldirek 10mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 3-year shelf life.
Arrow’s Cetirizine Arrow 10mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Biogaran’s Cetirizine Almus 10mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 4-year shelf life.
J&J’s Actifed Allergie Cetirizine 10mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 5-year shelf life.
J&J’s Actifed LP Rhinite Allergique 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar®/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Cetirizine Ranbaxy Medication Officinale 10mg dosage is packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Cetirizine Ratiopharm 10mg dosage is packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Clopidogrel
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Clopidogrel
B01AC04
Antiplatelet agent (thienopyridine class) to inhibit blood clots in coronaryartery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease
75mg, 300mg
Originator PackagingBristol-Myers Squibb’s and Sanofi-Aventis’ 75mg dosages of Plavix® are packagedin PVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s and Sanofi-Aventis’ 300mg dosages of Plavix® are packagedin OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingBeacon Pharmaceutical’s Grepid 75mg dosage is packaged inPVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blisters and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Gedeon Richter’s Tessyron 75mg dosage is packaged inPVC/Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 1-year shelf life.
IBSA’s Cardioral 75 75mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 2-year shelf-life.
Mylan’s Clopidogrel Mylan 75mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Pfizer’s Clopidogrel Pfizer 75mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 1.5-year shelf-life.
Sandoz’s Plavocorin 75mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminiumblisters and Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-yearshelf life.
Desloratadine
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Desloratadine
R06AX27
A tricyclic antihistamine used to treat allergies
2.5mg, 5mg
Originator PackagingMSD’s Neoclarityn®, Claramax®, Clarinex® 5mg dosage is packaged inAclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingBiogaran’s Desloratadine Biogaran 5mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Consilient Health’s Desloratadine 5mg dosage is packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Crister’s Desloratadine Cristers 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminiumand PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 1-year shelf life.
Labs Gerda’s Desloratadine Arrow 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar/aluminiumand PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 1-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Desloratadine Mylan Pharma 5mg dosage is packaged inPVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and has a stated 4-year shelf life.
SP Labo’s Azomyr 5mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and hasa stated 2-year shelf life. SP Labo’s Aerius 2.5mg dosage is packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Desloratadine Teva Sante 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminiumand PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 1-year shelf life.
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Diclofenac
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Diclofenac
D11AX18, M01AB05, M02AA15, S01BC03
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain,inflammatory disorders, and dysmenorrhea
12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg
Originator PackagingNovartis’ Voltarol® 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged inPVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. Novartis’ Otriflu® 12.5mgdosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar®/PVC/aluminium and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters.Both packages have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Diclofenac Actavis 12.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium andOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The PVC/PVdC/aluminium package has a stated 2-yearshelf life and the OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium packaged has a stated 3-year shelf life.Actavis’ Diclofenac Potassium 50mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Galen’s Diclomax Retard 100mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium,PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium, and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The PVC/aluminiumpackage has a stated 1.5-year shelf life. The PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium package has astated 2-year shelf life and the OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium package has a stated 5-yearshelf life.
Sandoz’ Rhumalgan XL 100mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 3-year shelf life. Sandoz’ Rhumalgan SR 75mg dosage is packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life. Sandoz’ DiclofenacSodium 50mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 5-year shelf life.
Teva’s Diclofenac Teva 25mg and 50mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Donepezil
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Donepezil
N06DA02
Treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
5mg, 10mg
Originator PackagingEisai’s Aricept® Evess 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and PVC/PVdC/PE/PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated3-year shelf life. Eisai’s Aricept® 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in PVC/aluminiumblisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Donepezil hydrochloride ODT 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged inPVC/Aclar®/aluminium and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have astated 3-year shelf life. Actavis’ Donepezil hydrochloride 5mg and 10mg dosages arepackaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
KRKA’s Donepezil KRKA 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 5-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Donepezil Mylan 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumand PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life. Mylan’sDonepezil Mylan ODT 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Donepezil Ratiopharm 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. Ratiopharm’sDonepezil Ratiopharm ODT 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 5mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life and the 10mg dosage has a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Teva’s Donepezil Teva Sante 10mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life. Teva’s Donepezil Teva ODT 5mg and 10 mgdosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-yearshelf life.
Zentiva’s Donepezil Zentiva and Donepezil Zentiva ODT 5mg and 10 mg dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Enalapril
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Enalapril
C09AA02
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used in the treatmentof hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
Originator PackagingMSD’s Renitec®, Vasotec®, Innovace® 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingFabiol’s Enalapril Fabiol 10 mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in PVC/aluminiumblisters and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Laboratorios Mar’s Enalapril Fabiol 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages arepackaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in the public sources searched.
Mylan's Enalapril HCTZ Mylan 20mg + 12.5mg dosage is packaged inOPA/Alu/PVC/aluminium and Aclar/PVC/Aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Enalapril Ratiopharm 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Terapia’s Enalapril Terapia 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged inPVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Winthrop’s Enalapril 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Escitalopram
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Escitalopram
N06AB10
Used primarily for the treatment of major depressive disorderand general anxiety disorder in adults
5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg
Originator PackagingLundbeck’s Lexapro® 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingKRKA’s Elicea 5mg, 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Escitalopram Mylan 10mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Orion’s Escitalopram Orion 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg dosages are packagedin PVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Pfizer’s Escitalopram Pfizer 5mg, 10mg, 15mg and 20mg dosages are packaged inPVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Pliva’s Escitalopram Pliva 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Sandoz’ Escitalopram Sandoz 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
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Esomeprazole
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Esomeprazole
A02BC05
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which prevents the stomach fromproducing gastric acid
20mg, 40mg
Originator PackagingAstraZeneca’s Sompraz®, Zoleri®, Nexium®, Lucen®, Esopral® 20mg and 40mgdosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-yearshelf life.
Generic PackagingMylan’s Esomeprazol Mylan 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Esomeprazole Ratiopharm 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Esomeprazol Sandoz 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged inAclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated1.5-year shelf life.
Exemestane
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Exemestane
L02BG06
An aromatase inhibitor used to treat breast cancer
25mg
Originator PackagingPfizer’s Aromasin® 25mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Exemestane 25mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and hasa stated 2-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Exemestane Mylan 25mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Exemestane Ranbaxy 25mg dosage is packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz’ Exemestane Sandoz 25mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Teva’s Exemestane Teva 25mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Exemestane 25mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
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Famciclovir
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Famciclovir
J05AB09 / S01AD07
Antiviral drug used for the treatment of various herpes virus
125mg, 250mg, 500mg, 750mg
Originator PackagingNovartis’s Famvir® 125mg, 250mg, 500mg, and 750mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Arrow’s Famciclovir Arrow 125mg, 250mg, 500mg, and 750mg dosages arepackaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Gerard Labs / Mylan’s Myclovear 750mg dosage is packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Pharmathen's Famciclovir 125mg, 250mg, and 500mg dosages are packaged inAclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Famciclovir Sandoz 125mg and 500mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Famciclovir Teva 750mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PE/PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Fenofibrate
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Fenofibrate
C10AB05
A drug of the fibrate class, it is mainly used to reduce cholesterollevels in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease
67mg, 100mg, 145mg, 160mg, 200mg, 300mg
Originator PackagingAbbott’s Tricor®, Lipantil Micro®, Lipantil Supra® 67mg hard gelatin capsule dosage ispackaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life. The 145mgtablet dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-yearshelf life. The 200mg hard gelatin capsule dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Fenofibrate 67mg hard gelatin capsule dosage, 160mg tablet dosage and200mg hard gelatin capsule dosage are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters.The 67mg and 200mg dosages have a 2.5-year stated shelf life and the 160mg dosagehas a stated 3-year shelf life.
Arrow’s Fenofibrate Arrow 67mg and 200mg hard gelatin capsule dosages arepackaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 160mgtablet dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-yearshelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Fenofibrate RPG 100mg hard gelatin capsule dosage and Ranbaxy’sFenofibrate Ranbaxy 300mg hard gelatin capsule dosage are packaged inPVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. Ranbaxy’s Fenofibrate RPG160mg film coated tablet dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 3-year shelf life. Ranbaxy’s Fenofibrate Ranbaxy 200mg and 300mg hardgelatin capsule dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have astated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Fenofibrate Teva 67mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg hard gelatin capsule dosagesare packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 145mgand 160mg tablet dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have astated 3-year shelf life.
Terapia’s Fenofibrat Terapia 160mg film coated tablet dosage is packaged inPVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life. The 200mg hard gelatincapsule dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-yearshelf life.
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Fluvastatin
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Fluvastatin
C10AA04
A member of the drug class of statins, it is used to treathypercholesterolemia and to prevent cardiovascular disease
20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Originator PackagingNovartis’ Lescol®, Canef® Vastin® 20mg, 40mg and 80mg dosages are packaged in HDPE bottles with HDPE cap and OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters. Bothpackages have a stated 3 year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Fluvastatin hard gelatine capsule 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged inHDPE bottles and OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters. The 20mg dosage packed inOPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters has a 1.5-year stated shelf life. All other dosages inboth packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Actavis’ Luvista XL 80mg prolongated release dosage is packaged in HDPE bottles and OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters. Both packages have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Biogaran’s Fluvastatin Biogaran 20mg and 40mg hard gelatine capsule dosages arepackaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Biogaran’s Fluvastatin Biogaran XL 80mg prolongated dosage is packaged inOPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and HDPE blottles. Both packages have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Mylan’s Fluvastatin Mylan 80mg dosage is packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blistersand has a 2-year stated shelf life.
Mylan’s Fluvastatin Mylan 20mg and 40mg hard gelatine capsule dosages are packagedin OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Mylan’s Fluvastatin Mylan XL 80mg prolongated dosage is packaged inOPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and has a 2-year stated shelf life.
Sandoz’ Fluvastatin 20mg and 40mg hard gelatine capsule dosages are packaged inOPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Teva’s Fluvastatine Teva 20mg and 40mg hard gelattine capsules dosages are packagedin OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Teva’s Fluvastatine Teva XL 80mg prolongated release dosage is packaged inOPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and HDPE bottles. Both packages have a 2-yearstated shelf life.
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Gabapentin
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Gabapentin
N03AX12
Pain relief
100mg, 300mg, 400mg, 600mg, 800mg
Originator PackagingPfizer’s Neurontin® dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The 100mg,300mg, and 400mg have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 600mg and 800mg dosageshave a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingAurobindo’s Gabapentin Aurobindo 100mg, 300mg, and 400mg dosages are packagedin OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Gerard Labs / Mylan’s Gabapentin 100mg, 300mg, and 400mg dosages are packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Gabaran 100mg, 300mg, and 400mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and their 600mg, and 800mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. All have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Gabapentin 600mg, and 800mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Gabapentin Teva 100mg, 300mg, and 400mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Irbesartan
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Irbesartan
C09CA04
An angiotensin II receptor antagonist used mainly for the treatmentof hypertension
75mg, 150mg, 300mg
Originator PackagingSanofi Pharma Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Aprovel®, Avapro® 75mg, 150mg, and300mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Irbesartan Actavis 75mg, 150mg, 300mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Dexcel’s Irbesartan Dexcel 75mg, 150mg, and 300mg dosages are packaged inPVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Jenson’s Irbesartan Jenson Pharmaceutical 75mg, 150mg, and 300mg dosagesare packaged in PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Mylan's Irbesartan Mylan 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged inAclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Polpharma’s Irbezyd Combi 300mg dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Irbesartan Ranbaxy 75mg, 150mg, 300mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Sandoz’ Irbesartan Sandoz 75mg, 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. All packages have astated 2-year shelf life.
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Isotretinoin
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Isotretinoin
D10AD04
A medication used mostly for treatment of cystic acne. Also a chemotherapytreatment used in brain, pancreatic, and other cancers
5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Originator PackagingRoche’s Roaccutane® 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 10mg and20mg dosages are also packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters andPVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingLaboratoires Bailleul-Biorga Contracne 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages arepackaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 5mgand 10mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated3-year shelf life. The 40mg dosage is also packaged in PVC/Aclar®/aluminium blistersand has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Isotretinoine Mylan 5mg, 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Isotretinoine 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 40mg dosage isalso packaged in PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Itraconazole
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Itraconazole
J02AC02
Triazole antifungal agent
100mg
Originator PackagingJanssen-Cilag’s Sporanox® 100mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blistersand PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Itraconazol Actavis 100mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Itraconazole Mylan Itraconazole 100mg dosage is packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in public sources researched.
Sandoz’s Itraconazole 100mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Slavia Pharm’s Itraconazol 100mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Lansoprazole
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Lansoprazole
A02BC03
Proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) which prevents the stomach fromproducing gastric acid
15mg, 30mg
Originator PackagingTakeda’s Prevacid®, Helicid®, Zoton®, Inhibitol® 15mg and 30mg dosages arepackaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingDr. Reddy’s Lanzap 30mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 2-year shelf life.
Gerard Laboratories’ Razolager gastro-resistant capsule 15mg and 30mg dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
KRKA’s Lansoprazole gastro-resistant capsule 15mg and 30mg dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
KRKA’s Lanzul 30mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blister and hasa stated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Teva Lansoprazole gastro-resistant capsule 15mg and 30mg dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Winthrop’s Lansoprazole gastro-resistant capsule 15mg and 30mg dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Lercanidipine
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Lercanidipine
C08CA13
A calcium channel blocker of the dihydropyridine class, used to lowerblood pressure and allow the heart to work more efficiently
10mg, 20mg
Originator PackagingRecordati’s Zanidip®, Lercanidipine HCL 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged inopaque PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Lercanidipine Hydrochloride 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged inPVC/aluminium blisters and PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated2-year shelf life.
Arrow’s Lercanidipine 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminiumblisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Lercanidipine Mylan 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in PVC/aluminiumblisters and PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Sandoz’ Lercanidipine Sandoz 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged inPVC/aluminium blisters and PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated2-year shelf life.
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Letrozole
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Letrozole
L02BG04
A non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor used for the treatment ofhormonally-responsive breast cancer after surgery
2.5mg
Originator PackagingNovartis’ Femara® 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 5-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Letrozole Actavis 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Arrow’s Letrozole Arrow 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 4-year shelf life.
Synthon’s Letrozole Synthon 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Tecnimede’s Letrozole Tecnimede 2.5mg dosage is packaged inPVdC/PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Letrozole Zentiva 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Levetiracetam
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Levetiracetam
N03AX14
An anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy
250mg, 500mg, 750mg, 1000mg
Originator PackagingUCB’s Keppra® 250mg, 500mg and 1000mg dosages are packaged PVC/Aluminiumblisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Levetiracetam Actavis 250mg, 500mg and 1000mg dosages are packaged PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3 year shelf life.
Arrow’s Levetiracetam Arrow 250mg, 500mg, 750mg and 1000mg dosages arepackaged in PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Sandoz’ Levetiracetam Sandoz, Levetiracetam 250mg, 500mg, and 1000mg dosagesare packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Synthon’s Levetiracetam Synthon 250mg, 500mg, 750mg, and 1000mg dosages arepackaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2.5-year stated shelf life.
Teva’s Levetiracetam 250mg, 500mg, 750mg, and 1000mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Zentiva’s Levetiracetam Zentiva 250mg, 500mg,and 1000mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Levodopa + Carbidopa
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Levodopa + Carbidopa
N04BA02
A combination of two drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease
12.5mg/50mg, 10mg/100mg, 25mg/100mg, 25mg/250mg
Originator PackagingMSD’s Sinement® 12.5mg/50mg, 10mg/100mg, 25mg/100mg, and 25mg/250mgdosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Generic PackagingMylan’s Levodopa + Carbidopa Mylan 25mg/250mg and 25mg/100mg dosages arepackaged in PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Sandoz’ Nakom 25mg/250mg and 25mg/100mg dosages are packaged inPVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Sandoz’ Lecado 25mg/100mg and 50mg/200mg modified release dosages arepackaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 4-year stated shelf life.
Teva’s Cardidopa-Levodopa Teva 10mg/100mg and 25mg/250mg dosages arepackaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Teva’s Cardidopa-Levodopa LP Teva 25mg/100mg and 50mg/200mg prolongatedrelease dosages are packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 4-year stated shelf life.
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Levothyroxine
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Levothyroxine
H03AA01
A synthetic form of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine, it is used to treat thyroidhormone deficiency, and to prevent the recurrence of thyroid cancer
25µg, 50µg, 75µg, 100µg, 125µg, 150µg, 175µg, 200µg
Originator PackagingMSD’s Levothyrox® 25µg, 50µg, 75µg, 100µg, 125µg, 150µg, 175µg, 200µg dosagesare packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingBerlin Chemie L-Thyroxin 50 Berlin and L-Thyroxin 100 50µg and 100µg dosages arepackaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Biogaran’s Levothyroxine Biogaran 25µg, 75µg, 125µg, 175µg, and 200µg dosagesare packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The 25µg and 75µg dosages have astated 2.5-year shelf life. The 125µg, 175µg, and 200µg dosages have a stated 3-yearshelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Levothyroxine Ratiopharm 25µg, 75µg, 125µg 175µg, and 200µgdosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The 25µg and 75µg dosageshave a stated 1.5-year shelf life and the 125µg 175µg, and 200µg dosages have astated 3-year shelf life.
Lisinopril
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Lisinopril
C09AA03
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor class
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
Originator PackagingAstraZeneca’s Prinivil®, Tensopril®, Zestril® 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mgdosages are packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and have a stated 4-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingErgha’s ByZestra 10 mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 3-year shelf life.
Gerard Labs / Mylan’s Zesger 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages arepackaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Lupin’s Lisinopril 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s LisiHexal 20 mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Losartan
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Losartan
C09CA01
Selective, competitive angiotensin II receptor type 1 (AT1) receptor antagonist
50mg/12.5mg, 100mg/25mg
Originator PackagingMerck’s Cozaar® 50mg/12.5mg and 100mg/25mg dosages are packaged inPVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE bottles and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingKRKA’s Lorista 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged inPVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 12.5mg, 25mg, and 100mg dosages have a stated2-year shelf life and the 50mg dosage has a stated 5-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Lakea 50mg/12.5mg and100mg/25mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters, Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE bottles.All packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva UK’s Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorotiazide 50mg/12.5mg and100mg/25mg dosages are packaged in PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters andAclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Meloxicam
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Meloxicam
M01AC06
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and feverreducer effects
7.5mg, 15mg
Originator PackagingBoehringer Ingelheim’s Mobic® 7.5mg and 15mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Celomix® 15mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Egis’ Noflamen® 7.5mg and 15mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Gedeon Richter’s Valzer® 7.5mg and 15mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Gerard Labs’ Areloger® 7.5mg and 15mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Polpharma’s Meloxicam Polpharma 7.5mg and 15mg dosages are packagedin PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Metformin
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ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Metformin
A10BA02
Used primarily for treatment of type 2 diabetes
500mg, 750mg, 850mg, 1000mg
Originator PackagingMerck-Serono’s Glucophage® 500mg and 850mg dosages are packaged inPVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 5-year shelf life.
Merck-Serono’s Glucophage® SR 500mg dosage is packaged in PVC/90gPVdC/aluminium and PVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.Merck-Serono’s Glucophage® SR 750mg and 1000mg dosages are packaged inPVC/60g PVdC/aluminium and PVC/90g PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingArrow’s Metformine Arrow 500mg and 850mg dosages are packaged inPVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. Arrow’s Metformine Arrow1000mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium and PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters.Both packages have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Metformine Biogalenique 500mg, 850mg and 1000mg dosages arepackaged in PVC/Aclar®/aluminium and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have astated 2-year shelf life.
Sandoz’ Metformine Sandoz 500mg, 850mg and 1000mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium and PP/aluminium blisters. The 500mg and 850 mg dosageshave a stated 5-year shelf life and the 1000mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Metformine Teva 500mg and 850mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. Teva’s MetformineTeva 1000mg dosage is packaged in opaque PVdC/PVC/aluminium and transparentPVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters. The opaque PVdC/PVC/aluminium package has astated 2-year shelf life and the transparent PVdC/PVC/aluminium package has astated 1-year shelf life.
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Methylphenidate
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ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Methylphenidate
N06BA04
A psychostimulant drug and substituted phenethylamine approved for treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), postural othostatic tachycardia syndrome and narcolepsy
5mg, 10mg, 18mg, 20mg, 27mg, 30mg, 26mg, 40mg
Originator PackagingNovartis’ Ritalin® 10mg dosage is packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters andhas a 2-year stated shelf life.
Novartis’ Ritalin® LA, 20mg, 30mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in HDPEbottles and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingFlynn’s Medikinet 5mg and 20mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Flynn’s Medikinet 10mg dosage and Medikinet XL 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, and 40mg modified release hard gelatine capsule dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated sheld life.
Janssen’s Concerta® XL 18mg, 27mg, and 36mg prolongated release dosages are packaged in HDPE bottles. The 18mg and 36mg dosages have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 27mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Shire’s Equasym XL 10mg, 20mg and 30mg modified release hard gelatine capsule dosages are packaged in Aclar®/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
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Montelukast
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Indication:
Dosages:
Montelukast
R03DC03
A leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) used for the maintenancetreatment of asthma and to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies
4mg, 5mg, 10mg
Originator PackagingMSD’s Singulair® 4mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 4mg and 5mg dosages have a stated 2-year shelf lifeand the 10mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Actamone 4mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged in ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 4mg and 5mg dosages have a stated 2-year shelf life andthe 10mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Gedeon Richter’s Montelukast Gedeon Richter 4mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
KRKA’s Montelukast KRKA 4mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Montelukast Mylan 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Sandoz’ Montelukast Sandoz 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Montelukast Teva 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 5mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life and the 10mgdosage has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Mycophenolic acid
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Indication:
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Mycophenolic acid
L04AA06
An immunosuppressant drug used to prevent rejection inorgan transplantation
180mg, 250mg, 360mg, 500mg
Originator PackagingRoche’s Cellcept® 250mg and 500mg hard gelatin capsule dosages and film-coatedtablet dosages are packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Novartis’ Myfortic® 180mg and 360mg gastro-resistant tablet dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Mychophenolate Mofetil Actavis 250mg hard gelatin capsule dosage and 500mgfilm-coated tablet dosage are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The 250mgdosage has a 3-year stated shelf life and the 500mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Arrow’s Mycophenolate Mofetil Arrow 250mg hard gelatin capsule dosage and 500mgfilm-coated tablet dosage are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The 250mgdosage has a 3-year stated shelf life and the 500mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Mycophenolate Mofetil Mylan 250mg hard gelatin capsule dosage is packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life. The 500mg film-coatedtablet dosage is packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and a PEHD/PP container.Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Qualimed’s Mycophenolate Mofetil 500mg film-coated tablet dosage is packaged inAclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 1-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Mycophenolate Mofetil Ratio 250mg hard gelatin capsule dosage and500mg film-coated tablet dosage are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The250mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life and the 500mg dosage has a stated 3-yearshelf life.
Wockhardt’s Mycophenolate Mofetil 500mg film-coated tablet dosage is packaged inAclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Mycophenolate Mofetil Zentiva 250mg hard gelatin capsule dosage is packagedin PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Nebivolol
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Indication:
Dosages:
Nebivolol
C07AB12
A cardiovascular drug belonging to the group of selectivebeta-blocking agents
2.5mg, 5mg
Originator PackagingMenarini’s Nebilet® 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and has astated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingGlenmark’s Nebivolol Glenmark Generics 2.5mg and 5mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have astated 3-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Nebivolol Mylan 5mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Qualimed’s Nebivolol Qualimed 5mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Nebivolol Ranbaxy 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Nebivolol Teva Sante 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Nevirapine
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Indication:
Dosages:
Nevirapine
J05AG01
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) used to treatHIV-1 infection and AIDS
200mg
Originator PackagingBoehringer Ingelheim’s Viramune® 200mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingASPEN’s ASPEN Nevirapine 200mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters. No shelf life listed in public sources researched.
Ranbaxy’s Nevirapine 200mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Nevirapine Teva 200mg dosage is packaged in PVdC/PE/PVC blisters andOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Norfloxacin
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Indication:
Dosages:
Norfloxacin
J01MA06, S01AE02
A broad-spectrum antibiotic used in the treatment of proven bacterialinfections such as urinary tract infections
400mg
Originator PackagingMSD’s Noroxine®, Noroxin® 400mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingArrow’s Norfloxacine Arrow 400mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
KRKA’s Nolicin 400mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 5-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Norfloxacine Mylan 400mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Norfloxacine Teva 400mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 5-year shelf life.
Olanzapine
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Indication:
Dosages:
Olanzapine
N05AH03
Atypical antipsychotic for the treatment of schizophreniaand bipolar disorder
2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg
Originator PackagingEli Lilly’s Zyprexa®, Zyprexa Zydis®, Zalasta®, Zolafren®, Olzapin®, Oferta®, Rexapin® 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 2.5mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life and the 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg dosages have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingApotex’s Olanzapine Apotex 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg dosagesare packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Investi Pharma’s Olanzapina 5mg, 7.5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged inAclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in the public sources researched.
Pliva’s Olanzapine Pliva 15mg and 20mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Ranabaxy’s Olanzapine Ranbaxy 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Olmesartan
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Indication:
Dosages:
Olmesartan
C09CA08
A drug indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used along orin combination with other antihypertensive agents
10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Originator PackagingMenarini’s Omesar®, Benicar® 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingKRKA’s Olimestra 10mg, 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged inOPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Polpharma’s Olmesartan Polpharma 10mg, 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Teva’s Olmesartan Metadoxil 10mg, 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged inOPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2-year stated shelf life.
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Omeprazole
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Indication:
Dosages:
Omeprazole
A02BC01
Proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease (PUD),gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Originator PackagingAstraZeneca’s Losec®, Prilosec® 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packagedin OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blister and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingFada Pharma’s Fada Omeprazol 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged inAclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in the public sources searched.
Sandoz’s Omeprazole 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Savant Pharm’s Omeprazole 10mg and 20mg dosages are packed in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in the public sources searched.
Winthrop’s Omeprazole Winthrop 20mg dosage is packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Pantoprazole
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Indication:
Dosages:
Pantoprazole
A02BC02
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which prevents the stomach fromproducing gastric acid
20mg, 40mg
Originator PackagingNycomed’s Protium®, Pantoloc®, Somac®, Controloc® 20mg and 40mg dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingAlapis Abee’s Gastroprozal 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in public sources researched.
KRKA’s Pantoprazole 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Pantoprazol Ratiopharm 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Pantoprazole 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Tecnimede’s Pantoprazole 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Winthrop’s Pantoprazole 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Perindopril
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Indication:
Dosages:
Perindopril
C09AA04
Long-acting ACE inhibitor
2mg, 4mg, 8mg
Originator PackagingServier Laboratories Limited’s Coversyl® 2mg, 4mg, and 8mg dosages arepackaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’s Perindopril 2mg and 4mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Gedeon Richter’s Vidotin 4mg and 8mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Lupin’s Perindopril 2mg and 4mg dosages are packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminiumblisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Polpharma’s Stoppress 4mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Perindopril Ratiopharm 8mg dosage is packaged in PVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Perindopril 2mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Venipharm's Perindopril 8mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Pioglitazone
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Indication:
Dosages:
Pioglitazone
A10BG03
A drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
15mg, 30mg, 45mg
Originator PackagingTakeda’s Actos® 15mg, 30mg, and 45mg dosages are packaged inOPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingAccord’s Pioglitazone Accord 15mg, 30mg, and 45mg dosages are packaged inOPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters. The 15mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life andthe 30mg and 4mg dosages have a 4-year stated shelf life.
Actavis’ Glidipion 15mg, 30mg, and 45mg dosages are packaged inOPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
KRKA’s Paglitaz 15mg, 30mg, and 45mg dosages are packaged inOPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz’ Pioglitazone Sandoz 15mg, 30mg, and 45mg dosages are packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Pramipexole
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Dosages:
Pramipexole
N04BC05
Treating Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome (RLS)
Tablets: 0.088mg, 0.18mg, 0.35mg, 0.7mg
Prolongated Release Tablets: 0.26mg, 0.52mg, 1.05mg, 2.1mg, 3.15mg
Originator PackagingBoehringer Ingelheim’s Mirapexin® 0.088mg, 0.18mg, 0.35mg, and 0.7mg dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingSandoz’s Pramipexole 0.088mg, 0.18mg, 0.35mg, and 0.7mg dosages are packagedin OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE containers. The OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blister package has a stated 2-year shelf life and the HDPE container has astated 1.5-year shelf life.
Synthon’s Pramipexole 0.088mg, 0.18mg, 0.35mg, and 0.7mg dosages are packagedin OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and PVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blisters. TheOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blister package has a stated 2-year shelf life and thePVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blister package has a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Teva’s Pramipexole 0.088mg, 0.18mg, 0.35mg, and 0.7mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Pravastatin
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Pravastatin
C10AA03
Statin used for lowering cholesterol and preventing cardiovascular disease
10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Originator PackagingBristol-Myers Squibb’s Lipostat®, Pravachol® 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages arepackaged in PVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingEG's Pravastatin 10mg dosage is packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminum blisters andhas a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Enirex’s Pravastatine Enirex 40mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Gerard Laboratories’ Lipaprav 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged inAclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 10mg and 20mg dosages have a stated 1.5-yearshelf life and the 40mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Qualimed's Pravastatin 20mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminum blistersand has a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Pravator 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Pralip 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Stada’s Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged inAclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 10mg and 20mg dosages have a stated 1.5-yearshelf life and the 40mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Quetiapine
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Quetiapine
N05AH04
An atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophreniaor bipolar disorder
25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg, 300mg, 400mg
Originator PackagingAstraZeneca’s Seroquel® 25mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg tablet dosages arepackaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
AstraZeneca’s Seroquel® XR 50mg, 150mg, 200mg, 300mg, 400mg prolonged-release tablet dosages are packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and have astated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg tablet dosages are packaged inPVC/aluminium blisters and PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have astated 3-year shelf life.
Actavis’ Tenprolide XL 50mg, 200mg, 300mg, 400mg prolonged-release tabletdosages are packaged in PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters andOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg, 300mg tablet dosages arepackaged in white PVC/PE/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and whitePVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Sondate XL 50mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg, 400mg prolonged-release tabledosages are packaged in PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-yearshelf life.
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Rabeprazole
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
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Rabeprazole
A02BC04
A proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of Gastric ulcer, healing oferosive and ulcerative GERD and treatment of symptomatic GERD
10mg, 20mg
Originator PackagingJanssen Cilag’s and Eisai’s Pariet®, AcipHex®, Razo®, Parit®10mg, 20mg gastro-resistant tablet dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Rabeprazole 10mg, 20mg gastro-resistant tablet dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Aurobindo’s Rabeprazole Aurobindo 10mg, 20mg gastro-resistant tablet dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
KRKA’s Rabeprazole KRKA 10mg, 20mg gastro-resistant tablet dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 15-month shelf life.
Teva’s Rabeprazole Teva 10mg, 20mg gastro-resistant tablet dosages are packagedin OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 10mg dosage has a stated 1.5-year shelflife and the 20mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Rabeprazole Sodium 10mg, 20mg gastro-resistant tablet dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Ramipril
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Indication:
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Ramipril
C09AA05
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, used to treathypertension and congestive heart failure
1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
Originator PackagingSanofi Aventis’ Tritace® 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged inPVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 4-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingArrow’s Ramipril 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged inPVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and HDPE containers. The PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisterpackage has a stated 2-year shelf life and the HDPE container has a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Helsinn Birex Therapeutics’ ByTrite 2.5mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Pentafarma’s Ramipril Romace 1.25mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10mg dosages are packagedin Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 1.25mg dosage has a stated 1.5 year shelf life. The 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages have a stated 2-year shelf life
Pliva’s Ramipril 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged in HDPE containers and Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Quiver's Ramipril 2.5mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminum blisters andOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Ramipril Sandoz 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Ranitidine
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ATC Code:
Indication:
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Ranitidine
A02BA02, A02BA07
Histamine H2-receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production
75mg, 150mg, 300mg
Originator PackagingGlaxoSmithKline’s Zantac® 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and Alu-foil strips. The 150mg dosage has astated 5-year shelf life and the 300mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingAurobindo’s Ranitidine 150mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Labormed’s Ranitidina LPH 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in public sources researched.
Mylan’s Ranitidine Mylan 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 4-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Ranitidine Ranbaxy 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz’ Ranitidine Sandoz 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Surar’s Ranitidina Surar Pharma 75mg, 150mg and 300mg dosages are packagedin Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in public sources researched.
Teva’s Ranitidine Teva 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Risedronate
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ATC Code:
Indication:
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Risedronate
M05BA07
A bisphosphonate used to strengthen bone, treat or preventosteoporosis, and treat Paget's disease of bone
5mg, 30mg, 35mg, 75mg
Originator PackagingWarner Chilcott’s Actonel® 5mg and 30mg dosages are packaged in opaquePVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 5-year shelf life. The 75mg film dosage ispackaged in clear PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life. The 35mgonce-a-week film coated tablet dosage is packaged in clear PVC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 5-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingArrow’s Risedronate Arrow Generiques 35mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 5-year shelf life.
Aurobindo’s Risedronate Aurobindo 5mg, 30mg, and 35mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Risedronate Mylan 35mg dosage is packagined in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 5-year shelf life.
Sandoz’ Risedronate Sodium 35mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 2-year shelf life. Sandoz’ Risedronate Sandoz 75mg dosage is packagedin PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Risedronate Teva 75mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blistersand has a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Rivastigmine
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Rivastigmine
N06DA03
A parasympathomimetic or cholinergic agent used for the treatment ofdementia of the Alzheimer's type and dementia due to Parkinson's disease
1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg
Originator PackagingNovartis’ Exelon® 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, and 6mg dosages are packaged inPVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE containers. Both packages have a stated 5-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingCipla’s Rivastigmin Cipla 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, and 6mg dosages are packaged inAclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Rivastigmine Mylan 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, and 6mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Sanofi Aventis’ Rivastigmine Winthrop 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, and 6mg dosages arepackaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Synthon’s Rivastigmine Synthon 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, and 6mg dosages are packagedin PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Rivastigmine Teva Sante 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, and 6mg dosages are packagedin PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 5-year shelf life. Teva’s RivastigmineTeva 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, and 6mg dosages are packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminiumblisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Ropinirole
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ATC Code:
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Dosages:
Ropinirole
N04BC04
Treatment of Parkinson's disease
0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg
Originator PackagingGlaxoSmithKline’s Requip® 0.25mg, 0.5mg, and 1mg dosages are packaged inPVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters, Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and PVC/Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
GlaxoSmithKline’s Requip® 1mg, 2mg, and 5mg dosages are packaged in HDPEbottles and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis' Ropinirole 0.25mg dosage is packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminum blisters andOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Arrow's Ropinirole 2mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminum blisters and hasa stated 2-year shelf life.
Glenmark's Ropinirole 1mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminum blisters andOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Ropinirole Ranbaxy 0.5mg and 2mg dosages are packaged inAclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Ropinirole Sandoz 1mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Ropinirole 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, and 5mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Winthrop Pharmaceuticals’ Ropinirole 0.25mg and 0.5 mg dosages are packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE bottles. The Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisterpackage has a stated 1-year shelf life and the HDPE bottle has a stated 1.5-yearshelf life.
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Rosuvastatin
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ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Rosuvastatin
C10AA07
Statin used to treat high cholesterol and related conditions,and to prevent cardiovascular disease
5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Originator PackagingAstraZeneca’s Crestor® 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages and packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE containers and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingFinadiet’s Mesoterol 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in public sources researched.
Gedeon Richter’s Zaranta 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Microsules’ Colerragin 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged inAclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in public sources researched.
Ratiopharm’s Rosuvastatin Ratiopharm 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages arepackaged in PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters andhave a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Rosuvastatin Teva 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Rosucard 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Sildenafil
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ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Sildenafil
G04BE03
Used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterialhypertension
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
Originator PackagingPfizer’s Viagra® 25mg, 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminium blistersand Aclar®/PVC/Aluminium blisters. Both packages have a 5-year stated shelf life.
Generic PackagingAccord’s Sildenafil Accord 25mg, 50mg, 100mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminiumblisters and have a 2.5-year stated shelf life.
Actavis’ Sildenafil Actavis 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Labormed’s Sildenafil Labormed 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged inAclar/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2.5-year stated shelf life.
Polpharma/Medana’s Sildenafil Medana 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packagedin PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters. The 25mg dosages has a 2-year stated shelf life and the 50mg and 100mg dosages have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Sandoz’ Sildenafil Sandoz 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged inAclar/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Tecnimede Sildenafil Tecnimede 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Zentiva’s Sildenafil 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminiumblisters and have a 2-year stated shelf life.
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Sumatriptan
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Indication:
Dosages:
Sumatriptan
N02CC01
Triptan drug including a sulfonamide group for the treatmentof migraine headaches
50mg, 100mg
Originator PackagingGlaxoSmithKline’s Imitrex®, Imigran®, Alsuma® 50mg and 100mg dosages arepackaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Sumatriptan Actavis 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
BMM Pharma’s Sumatriptan BMM Pharma 50mg and 100mg dosages arepackaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Migrastat 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz / Hexal’s Sumigra 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 4-year shelf life.
TEVA’s Sumatriptan Teva 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Telmisartan
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ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Telmisartan
C09CA07
An angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) used in themanagement of hypertension
20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Originator PackagingBoehringer Ingelheim’s Micardis® 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 20mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life andthe 40mg and 80mg dosages have a sated 4-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Telmisartan Actavis France 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Craveri’s Telmisartan 40 mg dosage is packaged in PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters andhas no stated shelf life. The 80mg dosage is packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blistersand has no stated shelf life.
Mylan’s Telminsartan Mylan 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Telmisartan Ratio 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Tolterodine
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ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Tolterodine
G04BD07
An anti-muscarinic drug used for symptomatic treatmentof urinary incontinence
1mg, 2mg, 4mg
Originator PackagingPfizer’s Detrusitol®, Detrol®1mg and 2mg film coated tablet dosages are packagedin PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The Detrusitol®
SR 2mg and 4mg hard gelatin capsule dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Tolterodine Tartare 1mg and 2mg dosages are packaged in an HDPE andLDPE container and have a stated 2-year shelf. The 1mg dosage is also packagedin PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Accord’s Tolterodine Accord 1mg and 2mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Tolterodine Teva 1mg and 2mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Uroflow 1mg and 2mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminiumblisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Topiramate
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Indication:
Dosages:
Topiramate
N03AX11
Anticonvulsant drug
25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg
Originator PackagingJanssen Cilag/Johnson & Johnson’s Topamax® 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, and 200mgtablet dosages are packaged in opaque plastic containers with desiccant andOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Janssen Cilag/Johnson & Johnson’s Topamax® 15mg, 25mg, and 50mg capsuledosages are packaged in HDPE containers and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingArrow’s Topiramate 50mg dosage is packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and hasa stated 3-year shelf life.
Biogaran’s Topiramate Biogaran 100mg dosage is packaged in PVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blisters and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated3-year shelf life.
Pliva / Teva’s Topiramate 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, and 200mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Topiramate 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, and 200mg dosages are packaged inHDPE containers and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated3-year shelf life.
Winthrop’s Topiramate 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, and 200mg dosages are packaged inHDPE containers and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated2-year shelf life.
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Torasemide
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Indication:
Dosages:
Torasemide
C03CA04
A 'water pill' used to reduce swelling and fluid retention caused byvarious medical problems, including heart or liver disease. It is also used totreat high blood pressure
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 200mg
Originator PackagingBerlin Chemie’s Trifas® 10mg and 200mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminiumblisters and have a stated 5-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingPliva’s Diuver 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Polpharma’s Toramide 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged inPVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Sandoz Torasemid Sandoz 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters.Both packages have a 3-year stated shelf life.
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Valaciclovir
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Valaciclovir
N04BC05
Antiviral drug used in the management of herpes simplexand herpes zoster
250mg, 500mg, 1000mg
Originator PackagingGlaxoSmithKline’s Valtrex®, Zelitrex® 250mg, 500mg and 1000mg dosages arepackaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’ Valaciclovir 250mg, 500mg, and 1000mg dosages are packaged inPVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE containers. Both packages have a stated 2.5-yearshelf life.
Arrow's Valaciclovir 500mg dosage is packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 2-year shelf life.
Gerard Labs’ Myval 500mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 2-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Valaciclovir 250mg, 500mg, and 1000mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Valaciclovir 250mg, 500mg, and 1000 mg dosages are packaged inPVC/aluminium blisters, OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and Aclar/PVC/aluminiumblisters. All packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Valsartan
INN:
ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Valsartan
C09CA03
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
40mg, 80mg, 160mg, 320mg
Originator PackagingNovartis’s Diovan® 40mg, 80mg, 160mg, and 320mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingArrow's Valsartan 40mg, 80mg, 160mg, and 320mg dosages are packaged inAclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Gedeon Richter’s Nortivan 80mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
KRKA’s Valsacor 40mg, 80mg, and 160mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Lupin’s Valsartan 40mg, 80mg, and 160mg dosages are packaged inAclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Valsartan Mylan 160mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminiumblisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Polpharma’s Valsartan 80mg and 160mg dosages are packaged inAclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Valsartan Teva 80mg and 160mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 21-month shelf life.
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Venlafaxine
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ATC Code:
Indication:
Dosages:
Venlafaxine
N06AX16
Treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD)
37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg, 225mg
Originator PackagingWyeth’s Effexor®, Efexor®, Trevilor®, Alventa® 37.5mg and 75mg dosages arepackaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE containers. Both packagesand dosages have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingArrow's Venlafaxine 50mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PBC/aluminium blisters andOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Bluefish’s Venlablue XL 37.5mg, 75mg, and 150mg dosages are packaged inAclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Forum’s Foraven 150mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters andhas a stated 3-year shelf life.
Liconsa’s Venlafaxine 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg, and 225mg dosages are packaged inAclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in the public sources searched.
Ranbaxy's Venlafaxine 25mg, 37.5mg, 50mg, and 75mg dosages are packaged inAclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Terapia’s Adoxa 37.5mg and 75mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Ziprasidone
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ATC Code:
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Ziprasidone
N05AE04
Antypsychotic for the treatment of schizophrenia
20mg, 40mg, 60mg, 80mg
Originator PackagingPfizer’s Geodon®, Zeldox® 20mg, 40mg, 60mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 4-year shelf life.
Generic PackagingActavis’s Zipwell 40mg, 60mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
KRKA’s Ziprasidon KRKA 20mg, 40mg, 60mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged inPVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Ziprasidon Ratiopharm 40mg, 60mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Ziprasidone Teva 20mg, 40mg, 60mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged inOPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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