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Recent Generic launches
The time it is taking for newly launched generics to Below are a few of recent examples of how
be added to Category M, and subsequently having reimbursement prices are cut when newly launched
their DT price cut is reducing. This is why maximising generics are added to Category M.
on the generic profit opportunities is so important
to your practices’ profitability.

Price
Product Description Before Cat CAT M* Change Percentage
Change
M
Levothyroxine 12.5mcg Tablets (28) £18.12 £12.01 -£6.11 -34%
Levothyroxine 75mcg Tablets (28) £3.62 £2.64 -£0.98 -27%
Permethrin 5% Cream (30g) £15.32 £8.27 -£7.05 -46%

Each month in our eNewsletter and here in Top Tips, we highlight all the key generic launches in order for you
to make the relevant changes within your practice in order to take advantage of the profitability against
the Drug Tariff the new launches can generate.

Below is a list of some recent generic launches that we would like to remind you of, so you can ensure your
practice is using the generic in order to maximise your profitability.

In addition to the profit these generics can generate, there are also a number of new strengths and pack
sizes available that may benefit your patients.

PIP Code Product Description Brand Equivalent
6786388 Azelastine/Fluticasone Nasal Spray (23g) Dymista Nasal Spray
8856445 Cefuroxime 250mg Tablets (14) -
6788319 Cinnarizine/Dimenhydrinate 20mg/40mg Tablets (100) Arlevert Tablets
1275056 Darifenacin 7.5mg PR Tablets (28) Emselex Tablets
1275064 Darifenacin 15mg PR Tablets (28) Emselex Tablets
6783880 Dexamethasone 0.1% Eye Drops (20 x 0.3ml) Various
6787980 Duloxetine 60mg Capsules (98) New Pack Size
8867095 Galantamine 4mg/ml Oral Solution (100ml) Reminyl Oral Solution
1199041 Gentamicin HC Ear Drops (10ml) -
6788277 Nefopam 60mg Tablets (60) New Strength
6786941 Sertraline 50mg/5ml Oral Solution (150ml) New Formulation
5023098 Simple Preservative-Free Eye Ointment (4g) New Formulation
6787048 Varenicline 0.5mg Tablets (28) Champix Tablets
6787790 Varenicline 0.5mg Tablets (56) Champix Tablets
6787055 Varenicline 1mg Tablets (28) Champix Tablets
6788053 Varenicline Initiation Pack (25) Champix Tablets

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