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Cost cutting in healthcare expanding markets for generic, biogeneric products

Published in Health Insurance Law Weekly, October 17th, 2004

The market for generic and biogeneric drugs is poised for rapid growth due to patent expirations for many blockbuster products leading to their mass genericization.

There has also been a conscious move in developed societies to increase the use of generic and biogeneric products for containing healthcare expenses.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, "World Generics and Biogenerics Markets," reveals the global generics and biogenerics markets revenue totaled $35.4 billion in 2003 and is projected to reach $71.9 billion in 2010.

In the United States, health plan providers are offering incentives for plan members to use generic...

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