US non-profit Civica Rx has said it will expand the number of generic drugs it plans to offer from 14 to 20, after forming relationships with around 800 generic drug manufacturers and participating hospitals. The company said it planned to offer up to 100 generic medications in the next three to five years. In a statement, CEO David Anderson said: “While we are pleased that our first two generics have been approved, we’re excited about what this new phase means for patients who need these medicines as part of
US non-profit Civica Rx has said it will expand the number of generic drugs it plans to offer from 14 to 20, after forming relationships with around 800 generic drug manufacturers and participating hospitals. The company said it planned to offer up to 100 generic medications in the next three to five years. Civica was formed by US Department of Veterans Affairs, Intermountain Healthcare, Ascension, SSM Health and Trinity Health, in response to steep price increases and severe shortages of generic treatments.