Posted by alexandra_k on March 17, 2020, at 7:49:52
In reply to Re: phenelzine, posted by alexandra_k on March 16, 2020, at 6:51:12
It is a very long document -- but I think it purports to answer your questions.
It addresses the shortage in supply. Manufactuers recall. They found that over 50 per cent of the sample tested wasn't dissolving the way it was supposed to after 9 months storage. They thought that may affect bio availability in people so they recalled that particular shipment.
It led to a global shortage.
NZ was provided with a number of alternative sources for supply. That was redacted. So we can't see the various costings for the various products.
There was information, though, about the difference between the one that was recalled and the replacement from Canada.
It is hard to know if the drug company was trying to extort more money for production of something. Or if they simply needed more money to produce it. Or if the government could have agreed to pay more money for, basically, the same formula. Or a better formula. But went with the cheapest option...
Even if we had the redacted information I guess you would need to look at where the difference in cost actually would go to see if it was justified or whatever.
Anyway... There we go. Nardil. Huh.
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