Most people are sensitive to the fact that their daily living, in some way, contributes to the pollution of the environment. We take in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide (CO2) and emissions from factories, cars, and mining operations are but a few of the sources of CO2. The CO2 gases get trapped in the [...]
Once a patent has expired there should be very little to stop companies producing generic versions of the original drug. However companies invest a lot in developing new drugs so try to extend their exclusivity as long as possible in a process known as evergreening. They can in some cases apply for a 5-year extension [...]
Created to promote awareness of the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, EarthHour.org used the simple action of turning off the lights in Sydney, Australia for one hour on March 31, 2007 to call attention to Global warming. Over 2.2 million residents and in excess of 2100 business turned off their lights for one [...]
It seems almost inconceivable to think that starting my car and letting it run for five minutes to get the heat or air conditioning going has any effect on the earth Great Tools for Webmasters!
Many people have concerns over the safety and effectiveness of Generic drugs as they don Great Tools for Webmasters!
This blue-green planet we live on, called Earth, as far as scientist can tell, is the only planet that can sustain human life. The atmosphere has the perfect mix of air that we need to breathe and that plants and trees need for survival. The earth is the perfect distance from the sun, allowing temperatures [...]
The process of approving a generic drug was simplified by the introduction of the Drug Price and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984 more commonly known as the Hatch-Watchman Act after its main sponsors. Generic Drugs are approved, as with all drugs in America by the FDA or Food and Drug Administration. Innovator Drugs undergo [...]
This blue-green planet we live on, called Earth, as far as scientist can tell, is the only planet that can sustain human life. The atmosphere has the perfect mix of air that we need to breathe and that plants and trees need for survival. The earth is the perfect distance from the sun, allowing temperatures [...]
What is a generic Drug? A Generic drug is produced once the patent of a new drug has expired. It is the same as the original in virtually everyway. How are generic drugs regulated? Generic drugs are regulated by the FDA and must be tested and approved by them before production and afterwards. Is my [...]
You probably have noticed Earth Day on your April calendar and you may have wondered what, exactly, is it? Earth Day came about after six years of effort from then Senator Gaylord Nelson, who, back in the 1960s, had the foresight to look at the long term impact of pollution on the environment. He was [...]