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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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