A new generic for Revatio (sildenafil) will bring up questions about whether it can also be substituted for Viagra

September 2012

A new generic for Revatio (sildenafil) will bring up questions about whether it can also be substituted for Viagra.

The patent on sildenafil expires this year...allowing companies to market generics for Revatio for pulmonary hypertension.

But the patent on Viagra will last until 2020...due to an additional patent on the use of sildenafil for erectile dysfunction.

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Cardiology when it makes sense to take MORE than 81 mg/day of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular events
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Osteoporosis how much vitamin D is needed to reduce fracture risk in adults
HIV & AIDS the new OTC OraQuick In-Home HIV Test
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Psoriasis topical options for psoriasis
Respiratory & Allergy Combivent Respimat (ipratropium/albuterol)
Respiratory & Allergy two new Rx nasal sprays for allergic rhinitis, Zetonna and Dymista
Herpes new debate about how to treat or prevent ACUTE shingles
Men's Health A new generic for Revatio (sildenafil) will bring up questions about whether it can also be substituted for Viagra