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Biotech / Medical : VD's Model Portfolio & Discussion Thread
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To: James Silverman who wrote (4195)2/26/1998 3:09:00 PM
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<<Do you worry that Spiros albuterol is nothing more than a generic drug in a fancy package>>
No the dry powder system is much more than a generic drug in a fancy package. It is easier to use, reduces the risk of microbial contamination, gives a much more accurate dose and most importanly requires almost 50% less drug to be taken. As a parent with a child that has moderate asthma this is very important. Indeed I think their second product which is the Spiros version of Beclomethasome may be bigger than Albuterol because of the desire to deliver as small a possible dose of a steriod. Beclomethasome has been shown to cause some adverse effects on growth in children so the smaller more accurate dose is important.
I don't know a lot about the other companies you mentioned although I theoght KOS was years away from an NDA.
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