Swiss drug maker Roche Holding AG has announced that it will no longer manufacture its acne drug Accutane in the US. The company said that making Accutane was no longer viable in face of competition from generic versions of the drug.
Roche's patent for Accutane expired in 2002 and since then generic versions have dominated the market. Furthermore Roche is facing 5,000 plus lawsuits over accutane's side effects that include depression and inflammatory bowel disease.
Acne - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs Videos Glossary Reference
Acne vulgaris, popularly known as ‘pimples’ or ‘zits’ is a skin condition affecting most teenagers.
Acne vulgaris, popularly known as ‘pimples’ or ‘zits’ is a skin condition affecting most teenagers.
The company is also pulling accutane from 11 other countries including France, Denmark, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Norway and Spain.
Boils | Skin Abscess - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general info about Boils / Skin Abscess
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general info about Boils / Skin Abscess
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Skin disease/ Dermatology - Disorder - Problems - Cancer - Pigmentation - Diseases - Infographics
Skin diseases also known as dermatologic disorders are many in number and so are their causes. The common skin diseases or skin disorders are usually related to the epidermal layer of skin.
Skin diseases also known as dermatologic disorders are many in number and so are their causes. The common skin diseases or skin disorders are usually related to the epidermal layer of skin.
New Techniques for Acne Treatment Emerging
New techniques are emerging for acne treatment, and they seem to ensure better outcome for the sufferers.
New techniques are emerging for acne treatment, and they seem to ensure better outcome for the sufferers.
