OxyContin Patent To Expire: Should It Be Open For Generic Versions?
With the patent on OxyContin expiring on November 25, the federal heath minister has to decide if Canada will allow generic versions of the drug. Known by its generic name, oxycodone is an opioid that is chemically similar to codeine and heroin. In 2008, Canada had the second highest per capita consumption of oxycodone. As […]
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