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Dear Caribbean Partners,
We hope that our Summer 2021 Apotex Bulletin, From Canada to the Caribbean, finds you and your families, colleagues, customers and patients healthy, safe and well. This edition provides updates on Caribbean events, new products available through Apotex, new materials and resources, and keeps you informed of Apotex news.
CAP 2021 41st Annual ConventionThe Caribbean Association of Pharmacists in collaboration with the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association presents the 41st Annual Convention from August 8 to 14 at Atlantis Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas. “Pharmacy Practice: Exploring New Horizons in a Changing World” is a hybrid event, welcoming both live and virtual participants. Apotex continues to support the CAP conference as the Educational Partner, and this year will be a Platinum Sponsor for the entire event. We are also proud to bring you the Caribbean Pharmacist of the Year award. We thank everyone who visits our booth to obtain more information about Apotex and our expanded portfolio. Yvette Ferguson from Nassau Agency will answer any questions.
St. Vincent VolcanoIn April, St. Vincent’s La Soufrière volcano began a sustained eruption that has displaced thousands of people and continues to greatly impact daily life on the island. Apotex quickly collaborated with Pamela Townsend, Executive Director of the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists, to identify the most urgently needed medicines and prepare a donation shipment of pharmaceuticals to support the population. We recognize the resilience of St. Vincent as the recovery efforts continue.
From Canada to the Caribbean!APOTEX BULLETIN
SUMMER 2021 | EDITION 5
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SUMMER 2021 | EDITION 5
Apotex360
The Apotex360 platform continues to make waves in the Caribbean! As part of our commitment to continually improving user experience, we are pleased to introduce the following new features and additions:
• New Smart Search feature including Auto-Complete and Corrective Search
o Click to link to Smart Search email
The oral contraceptive detail aid is available by clicking here.
Oral Contraceptives
We are pleased to introduce our Oral Contraceptive portfolio. The following products are available:
APOTEX PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONBRAND REFERENCE
AlySena® levonorgestrel 0.100 mg andethinyl estradiol 0.020 mg
Alesse®
Mirvala® desogestrel 0.150 mg andethinyl estradiol 0.030 mg
Marvelon®
MYA® drospirenone 3 mg andethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg
YAZ®
OVIMA® levonorgestrel 0.150 mg andethinyl estradiol 0.030 mg
Min-Ovral®
Tricira Lo®
norgestimate 0.180/0.215/0.250 mgand ethinyl estradiol 0.025 mg
Tri-Cyclen Lo®
Tri-CiraTM
norgestimate 0.180/0.215/0.250 mgand ethinyl estradiol 0.035 mg
Tri-Cyclen®
Zamine® drospirenone 3 mg andethinyl estradiol 0.03 mg
Yasmin®
BACKUP PLAN ONESTEP®
(emergency contraception)
levonorgestrel 1.5 mg Plan B®
PRODUCT IMAGEPRODUCT NAME
SIMILAR PRODUCTSAlySena®
levonorgestrel 0.100 mg andethinyl estradiol 0.020 mgBrand Reference
Alesse®
Mirvala®
desogestrel 0.150 mg andethinyl estradiol 0.030 mgBrand Reference
Marvelon®
MYA®
drospirenone 3 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mgBrand Reference
YAZ®
OVIMA®
levonorgestrel 0.150 mg andethinyl estradiol 0.030 mgBrand Reference
Min-Ovral®
Tricira Lo®
norgestimate 0.180/0.215/0.250 mgand ethinyl estradiol 0.025 mgBrand Reference
Tri-Cyclen Lo®
Tri-CiraTM
norgestimate 0.180/0.215/0.250 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.035 mgBrand Reference
Tri-Cyclen®
Zamine®
drospirenone 3 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.03 mgBrand Reference
Yasmin®
BACKUP PLAN ONESTEP® (emergency contraception)
levonorgestrel 1.5 mgBrand Reference
Plan B®
Generic Oral Contraceptives
For pharmacist use only.
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CARIBBEAN EDIT ION
PRODUCT IMAGE
PRODUCT NAME
SIMILAR PRODUCTS
AlySena®
levonorgestrel 0.100 mg and
ethinyl estradiol 0.020 mg
Brand Reference
Alesse®
Mirvala®
desogestrel 0.150 mg and
ethinyl estradiol 0.030 mg
Brand Reference
Marvelon®
MYA®
drospirenone 3 mg and
ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg
Brand Reference
YAZ®
OVIMA®
levonorgestrel 0.150 mg and
ethinyl estradiol 0.030 mg
Brand Reference
Min-Ovral®
Tricira Lo®
norgestimate 0.180/0.215/0.250 mg
and ethinyl estradiol 0.025 mg
Brand Reference
Tri-Cyclen Lo®
Tri-CiraTM
norgestimate 0.180/0.215/0.250 mg
and ethinyl estradiol 0.035 mg
Brand Reference
Tri-Cyclen®
Zamine®
drospirenone 3 mg and
ethinyl estradiol 0.03 mg
Brand Reference
Yasmin®
BACKUP PLAN ONESTEP®
(emergency contraception)
levonorgestrel 1.5 mg
Brand Reference
Plan B®
Generic Oral Contraceptives
For pharmacist use only.
Find more information about our products on Apotex.comFor pharmacist use only.
For more information or to place orders,
please contact International Customer Service:
1-416-401-7778 | [email protected]
Over 45 Years of being a
committed pharmacy partner!
CARIBBEAN
EDIT ION
Truly Canadian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
As a Canadian company, Apotex products and facilities are subject to rigorous regulatory standards. During Health Canada’s thorough drug review process, generic products are examined for their adherence to high standards of bioequivalence, quality, labelling and risk mitigation. Apotex’s broad product portfolio is testament to our dedication to meeting these standards and our commitment to delivering high quality products to our partners, customers and patients.
From time to time, we hear of companies selling pharmaceuticals in the Caribbean who have some affiliation with Canada (such as an office or mailing address), but they do not have approval to sell any of their drug products in Canada. Products that have achieved regulatory approval in Canada can be identified using the following publicly available resources:
1. Health Canada’s Notice of Compliance Index
When Health Canada approves a product, a Drug Identification Number (DIN) or Natural Product Number (NPN) is assigned which must be printed on the package. A market authorization is issued (Notice of Compliance) where appropriate and the product is added to a searchable online index covering product approvals since 1994, available at this link: https://health-products.canada.ca/noc-ac/index-eng.jsp
2. Health Canada’s Drug Product Database
Approved products are also added to Health Canada’s Drug Product Database, where commercialization status and approved product monographs are available. This database can be found through the following link: https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp
We encourage you to make use of these resources.
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SUMMER 2021 | EDITION 5
• On boarding screens added for new users within program to highlight the information available in program. These can be accessed anytime by going to the help section of the Apotex 360 platform.
• Oral Contraceptive Reference Tool added to Resources module in the Apotex Product information category
Stay up to date when new features and resources are added to Apotex 360 by turning on “in app notifications”. By doing this, users receive alerts and messages when new items such as product detail aids and a Caribbean Product Catalogue are added to the platform. Watch for these new resources, coming soon!
Recent New Product Launches in the Caribbean
The following new products are now available for our Caribbean customers:
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PACK SIZE(S)
APO-ABIRATERONE 250 MG TABS 60 BLS
APO-ABIRATERONE 500 MG TABS 60 BLS
APO-PERINDOPRIL-INDAPAMIDE 4/1.25 MG TABS 30 BLS
APO-PERINDOPRIL-INDAPAMIDE 8/2.5 MG TABS 100 BTL
APO-NADOLOL 80 MG TABS 100 BTL
APO-NADOLOL 160 MG TABS 100 BTL
APO-SAXAGLIPTIN 2.5 MG TABS 30 BLS
APO-SAXAGLIPTIN 5 MG TABS 30 BLS
APO-RISEDRONATE DR 35 MG TABS 30 BTL
APO-RISEDRONATE DR 35 MG TABS 4 BLS
New Product Launches and Product Re-introductions are now announced to our Caribbean distributors via email. Click here for a link to the latest New Product Launch Detail Aid
Apo-Risedronate DR
Contact International Customer Service for further information.
Apotex 360 continued
NOW AVAILABLE FORCARIBBEAN PHARMACISTS
Access it on the
WebApp
Caribbean Handout - 07/29/2020
PUTTING THE POWER OF
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*iPharmacist 360 and the Cannabis Interaction Checker are developed using Lexicomp™ content. Lexicomp is an industry-leading source of drug information and clinical content for the healthcare industry.Lexicomp is owned by Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc., and licensed to Apotex Inc. | 1Based on Canadian content | 2 Not all products are available in Caribbean market
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ORDERING INFORMATIONPRODUCT
PACK SIZE
BRAND REFERENCE
APO CODE
Apo-Risedronate DR 35 mg Tabs4 BLS
Actonel DR
68249
Apo-Risedronate DR 35 mg Tabs30 BTL
Actonel DR
68285
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APO-RISEDRONATE DR TABLETSFirst generic alternative to Actonel DR
PRODUCT COMPARISON
I N T R O D U C I N G
CARIBBEAN EDIT ION
Apo-Risedronate DR 35 mg Tabs actual size
Actonel DR 35 mg Tabs actual size
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PRODUCT
PACK SIZE
BRAND REFERENCE
APO CODE
Apo-Risedronate DR 35 mg Tabs
4 BLS
Actonel DR
68249
Apo-Risedronate DR 35 mg Tabs
30 BTL
Actonel DR
68285
Find more information about our products on Apotex.com
APO-RISEDRONATE DR TABLETS
First generic alternative to Actonel DR
PRODUCT COMPARISON
I N T R O D U C I N G
CARIBBEAN
EDIT ION
Apo-Risedronate DR 35 mg Tabs
actual size
Actonel DR 35 mg Tabs
actual size
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