Is there a generic drug for Plavix
Generic equivalent for Plavix?
rcurich,
Thanks for your question. Plavix is a popular blood thinner that is used to help prevent strokes, heart attacks, and clots in blood vessels is also known by its generic name - clopidogrel.
There is presently no generic available on the market. In 2006, a Canadian company released generic clopidogrel, but was quickly withdrawn due to a patent dispute. A European company also claims to be close to releasing this generic, but a patent dispute is likely to occur again. Bristol-Myers Squibb currently has the patent on Plavix, which is not due to expire until 2011.
I hope this information has been helpful.
Martin Cane, M.D.
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the drug warfarin sodium is in my drug tier as a generic for plavix, is this true?
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A Canadian pharmacy offers a product they call Plavix made by a company other than Bristol Meyers Squibb. Is this a true copy of Plavix?
Thank you Bill Pardey