tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post2556093066145721..comments2024-01-25T17:58:34.297-05:00Comments on Scott's Web Log: The Debate Over Generic Biopharmaceuticals: Which Concerns Are Genuine, and Which Are Fear-Mongering?Scott Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-23823901557166386652007-08-15T13:59:00.000-04:002007-08-15T13:59:00.000-04:00Hey Scott,(wow I feel like I'm typing to myself ha...Hey Scott,<BR/><BR/>(wow I feel like I'm typing to myself haha) I agree with you saying David Armstrong is using this particular instance to feul the debate about genetic biotech drugs. Hopefully he had the chance to see today's letters to the editor in the WSJ, which is <A HREF="http://www.genzyme.com/components/highlights/WSJ_DM8_09.pdf/" REL="nofollow">here</A> on Genzyme's site if you dont have a subscription. The fact that Genzyme is currently working with the FDA and has implemented a program to treat patients free of charge in the meantime really shows that their commitment to their patients is above anything else. <BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, getting approval from the FDA is a grueling process and it is safe to say that most biotech companies will acknowledge that. It's unfortunate that Genzyme , being an innovator in the industry, has to take the brunt of the negative feedback.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16219374099462293358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-66954836510550530342007-08-09T14:02:00.000-04:002007-08-09T14:02:00.000-04:00Scott,I have often wondered whether evil spirits l...Scott,<BR/><BR/>I have often wondered whether evil spirits lived in my refrigerator or whether other people, too, experienced significant changes in the strength of their insulin even when it was maintained at a constant temperature exactly as directed. <BR/><BR/>I've learned the hard way to be VERY careful when opening a new vial, because it is rarely the same as my old vial. I've also had vials go bad on me after only a few weeks for no reason I could detect.<BR/><BR/>I don't reuse syringes, either--which is a well known way to cause your insulin to lose its potency.<BR/><BR/>I sure hope that the generic insulin can come to market, because the cost of even the cheapest insulins today is high enough to put it out of reach of people with Type 2 who don't have insurance. Many Type 2s can't get insurance as they are at an age where they're likely to get laid off but they are still too young for social security. And of course, in many states if you have a chronic condition you can't buy health insurance for yourself.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.com