1.   And, amendments to the US patent law to allow generic equivalents of biotech drugs.

2.   Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota said it always takes cost into account and uses lower-price generic equivalents whenever possible.

3.   Lares said most people were buying the cheaper generic equivalent of the drug, in unusually large amounts.

4.   Other drugs, such as many AIDS drugs, have no generic equivalents and patients will be allowed to continue with their brand-name drugs.

5.   Selecting a house brand or other generic equivalent can save money over brand names and work just as well.

6.   Thus, no cheaper generic equivalents are available.

7.   Whenever possible, buyers use cheaper generic equivalents, undercutting sales of brand-name drugs.

8.   He also urged doctors to prescribe generic drugs as there was no difference between patented drugs and their generic equivalents.

9.   In the lawsuit, the companies allege South Africa violated World Trade Organization rules by allowing generic equivalents of patented drugs to be imported and manufactured.

10.   She called on drug companies to improve the distribution system and ensure a steady supply, or else the government should approve the sale of generic equivalents.