Comments on: FTC Sues Regarding AndroGel Patent Settlement http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2009/02/02/ftc-sues-regarding-androgel-patent-settlement/id=1890/ Patents, Software Patents, Patent Applications & Patent Law Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:54:32 +0000 hourly 1 By: allen http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2009/02/02/ftc-sues-regarding-androgel-patent-settlement/id=1890/#comment-16843 allen Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:32:35 +0000 http://www.ipwatchdog.com/?p=1890#comment-16843 i used androgel for 6 months and i wound up with prostate cancer ihave just had my prostate removed. i believe androgel is what caused my cancer. my doctor did not do the necessary blood work that androgel requires. please be very careful with this chemical. ihope none of you have to go through what i went through. i used androgel for 6 months and i wound up with prostate cancer ihave just had my prostate removed. i believe androgel is what caused my cancer. my doctor did not do the necessary blood work that androgel requires. please be very careful with this chemical. ihope none of you have to go through what i went through.

]]> By: Ed Carpenter http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2009/02/02/ftc-sues-regarding-androgel-patent-settlement/id=1890/#comment-14879 Ed Carpenter Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:45:26 +0000 http://www.ipwatchdog.com/?p=1890#comment-14879 I recently retired and went on Medicare. I've been taking Androgel since it came out in 2000. I signed up with the AARP medicare RX plan, told them of the medications I was taking and now they tell me because of their "Formulary" changes they will not cover Androgel! Since I had to switch doctors, I moved from Houston to Memphis, I can't get anybody to do anything! There questioning why I take it. I'm still arguing with them but It doesn't look good! I can't afford $300 a month. Does anybody know if the companies that have the generic drug for Androgel are goin to start producing it? I recently retired and went on Medicare. I’ve been taking Androgel since it came out in 2000. I signed up with the AARP medicare RX plan, told them of the medications I was taking and now they tell me because of their “Formulary” changes they will not cover Androgel! Since I had to switch doctors, I moved from Houston to Memphis, I can’t get anybody to do anything! There questioning why I take it. I’m still arguing with them but It doesn’t look good! I can’t afford $300 a month. Does anybody know if the companies that have the generic drug for Androgel are goin to start producing it?

]]> By: Richard Hawthorne http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2009/02/02/ftc-sues-regarding-androgel-patent-settlement/id=1890/#comment-12889 Richard Hawthorne Thu, 13 May 2010 17:02:16 +0000 http://www.ipwatchdog.com/?p=1890#comment-12889 Is a clear, colorless gel that comes in a carton containing 30 single-use packets. AndroGel contains the male hormone testosterone. This gel is prescribed as replacement hormone therapy for men who have abnormally low testosterone levels. Other forms of testosterone replacement include tablets, skin patches or intramuscular injections. The gel provides more consistent levels of testosterone compared to injections and causes less skin irritation than patches. In studies, the most common side effects reported for men using AndroGel were abnormal lab tests, acne, prostate disorders, skin irritation, gynecomastia (abnormally large breasts), and impaired urination. http://www.boost-your-low-testosterone.com/androgel-side-effects.html Is a clear, colorless gel that comes in a carton containing 30 single-use packets.
AndroGel contains the male hormone testosterone. This gel is prescribed as replacement hormone therapy for men who have abnormally low testosterone levels.
Other forms of testosterone replacement include tablets, skin patches or intramuscular injections. The gel provides more consistent levels of testosterone compared to injections and causes less skin irritation than patches.

In studies, the most common side effects reported for men using AndroGel were abnormal lab tests, acne, prostate disorders, skin irritation, gynecomastia (abnormally large breasts), and impaired urination.

http://www.boost-your-low-testosterone.com/androgel-side-effects.html

]]> By: DD http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2009/02/02/ftc-sues-regarding-androgel-patent-settlement/id=1890/#comment-672 DD Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:31:09 +0000 http://www.ipwatchdog.com/?p=1890#comment-672 I have been lucky that my Pharmacy insurance coverage has paid for 80% of the Androgel for me but at the retail prices mentioned above, the out of pocket is still pretty stiff. Just went to pick up a new script after not refilling for the last year, mainly due to $$, and there is a new program that Androgel is pushing to save some money over a 6 month period of time. Check their website for details. It's called the "Welcome Back to Androgel" program and I saved $20 today. Not a lot of dough but anything will help. I have been lucky that my Pharmacy insurance coverage has paid for 80% of the Androgel for me but at the retail prices mentioned above, the out of pocket is still pretty stiff. Just went to pick up a new script after not refilling for the last year, mainly due to $$, and there is a new program that Androgel is pushing to save some money over a 6 month period of time. Check their website for details. It’s called the “Welcome Back to Androgel” program and I saved $20 today. Not a lot of dough but anything will help.

]]> By: Diane http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2009/02/02/ftc-sues-regarding-androgel-patent-settlement/id=1890/#comment-616 Diane Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:59:19 +0000 http://www.ipwatchdog.com/?p=1890#comment-616 We have been buying androgel for $247 each month for the past 4.5 years. We have been looking and hoping for the generic to come out soon as this is the most benificial testosterone replacement for him. It discusts me to see that the pharmaceutical companies are making such a large margin of profit on this drug and will PAY competitors to stay away from offering a generic. I hope and pray that this case is approved in the favor of the consumer. We have been buying androgel for $247 each month for the past 4.5 years. We have been looking and hoping for the generic to come out soon as this is the most benificial testosterone replacement for him. It discusts me to see that the pharmaceutical companies are making such a large margin of profit on this drug and will PAY competitors to stay away from offering a generic. I hope and pray that this case is approved in the favor of the consumer.

]]> By: rod http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2009/02/02/ftc-sues-regarding-androgel-patent-settlement/id=1890/#comment-478 rod Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:56:40 +0000 http://www.ipwatchdog.com/?p=1890#comment-478 I take Androgel, a blend of synthetic testosterone and alcohol gel. I would guess a month's supply probably costs Solvay $2.00 to produce and market. The retail price is about $290. Not surprising they would cheat to preserve their margin. I take Androgel, a blend of synthetic testosterone and alcohol gel. I would guess a month’s supply probably costs Solvay $2.00 to produce and market. The retail price is about $290. Not surprising they would cheat to preserve their margin.

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