Topamax (Topiramate) is now available in generic strengths of 25mg, 50mg, 100mg and 200mg tablets. We expect to receive the 25mg bottles of 1000ct the week of April 6th. There will be several manufacturers of Topiramate, so we expect generic prices to remain low.

Mikart is hoping to resume production of Phendimetrazine 35mg tablets by the end of April. They had announced a $20 per bottle price increase just prior to their production issues, so we are unsure how this will affect the price when product becomes available.

Actavis does not expect to resume production of Phentermine and Phendimetrazine until the 4th quarter of this year.

Time Cap is expected to resume production on the 2 grain and 3 grain Thyroid tablets by the end of April.

We mailed our April 2009 product flier on March 30th. If you are a dispensing physician and would like to receive this flier, please call us at 866-839-4840 and we will fax or email it to you.

Watson Laboratories is still restricting shipments of controlled substance medications to distributors. We apologize that have not been able to fill complete orders for our customers on the Diethylpropion 75mg. We will continue to ship partial orders until Watson resumes normal shipping volumes. Since the majority of our customers have switched to the CorePharma brand of the Diethylpropion 25mg tablets, we have not had any issues meeting demand for that product strength.

We still do not have any new information regarding the expected production dates for Phendimetrazine by Mikart or Phentermine by Actavis. Since Sandoz is the only generic available for the Phendimetrazine 35mg tablets, we are advising our customers to slowly stockpile their inventory in case of an unannounced price increase or future supply issue.

Time Cap is currently only manufacturing the Thyroid ½ grain and 1 grain tablets. Once the production issue with the raw material manufacturer is resolved, Time Cap will resume production on the 2 grain and 3 grain Thyroid tablets.

We will be mailing our April product flier around March 26th. If you have not received this flier by the end of the first week of April, please call us at 866-839-4840 and we will fax or email it to you.

Watson Laboratories is restricting shipments of controlled substance medications to disbributors. This will affect the supply and price of their Diethylpropion 25mg and 75mg tablets. We currently only have a limited supply of Watson product in stock, however, we have a large inventory of Diethylpropion 25mg by CorePharma.

Mikart and Actavis still do not have an expected production date for Phendimetrazine and Phentermine. Actavis is working with the FDA to resume production and is hoping to have the Phentermine 37.5mg tablets available by the summer. Mikart has not been communicating with distributors on their situation. It is rumored that both the FDA and DEA are investigating Mikart’s production practices, although we have not been able to confirm this rumor.

We are currently running an “unadvertised specials” promotion, which will be emailed to all of our customers on 02/03/09. If you have not received this email, please call us and we will resend via fax or email.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

On December 26th, 2008 we mailed our January/February 2009 product flier. If you did not yet receive it, or would like another copy, please call us and we will email it to you.

Product Update

With regard to the production issues of Actavis and Mikart, nothing has changed since last month. We do not have an expected production date, but are hoping to receive product before the end of the first quarter 2009.

We have received positive feedback from our customers on the new Diethylpropion 25mg tablet by CorePharma. This product is a round, white tablet similar to the Watson brand, but slightly smaller in diameter. We are running a special on this product during January and February. CorePharma expects to begin production on Diethylpropion 75mg later this year.

CorePharma is now manufacturing Diethylpropion 25mg white round tablets. Their price is approximately $3.00 cheaper than the Watson brand on the 100 count bottles. CorePharma expects to have Diethylpropion 75mg ER tablets available in 2009.

Mikart continues to have problems obtaining raw materials for Phendimetrazine 35mg tablets. The Mikart Phendimetrazine 35mg blue, white and yellow tablets will not be available until early 2009. Fortunately, we have a large supply of the Phendimetrazine 35mg yellow tablets by Sandoz and the Bontril 35mg green/yellow tablets by Valeant.

Actavis does not expect to resume manufacturing of Phentermine and Phendimetrazine until 2009. Once they begin production, the Phentermine 37.5mg white/blue speckled tablets will be the first product available.

• Wednesday, December 24 (Closing at 1pm EST)
• Thursday, December 25
• Friday, December 26
• Wednesday, December 31 (Closing at 1pm EST)
• Thursday, January 1

Although we will not be in the office on Friday, December 26, we will be checking messages until 4pm EST in case of emergencies.

Mikart continues to have problems manufacturing Phendimetrazine 35mg tablets. At this time, we do not have any Mikart Phendimetrazine 35mg Blue, White or Yellow tablets in stock and have not been given an estimated release date. We have a large supply of Sandoz Phendimetrazine Yellow 35mg tablets and Valeant Bontril Green/Yellow 35mg tablets.

Sandoz has announced a price decrease on their Phentermine 30mg Blue/Clear capsules and Phendimetrazine 105mg Brown/Clear capsules.

Actavis does not expect to resume production on Phentermine 37.5mg tablets until the New Year. We have not yet been informed when their Phendimetrazine 35mg tablets or Phentermine capsules will be available. We have a large inventory of Phentermine and Phendimetrazine by the other manufacturers and do not anticipate any shortages of these products.

Actavis has announced that the production of their Phentermine 37.5mg White/Blue speckled Tablets has been delayed until December 2008/January 2009. Their Phentermine capsules and Phendimetrazine 35mg Yellow Tablets will not be available until 2009.

Mikart has again announced a price increase on their Phendimetrazine 35mg Yellow, Blue, and White Tablets. Unfortunately, we were not offered a buy-in at the old price, so the price increase is effective immediately. This is their second price increase since July 2008. The price of the Sandoz Phentermine 35mg Yellow Tablets remains unchanged.

Sandoz (Eon) has announced a price decrease in their Phentermine 30mg Blue/Clear Capsules. Please contact us for a new lower price quote.

We currently have short-dated Phentermine by Lannett at significantly reduced prices. The expiration dates on these items are April 30, 2009 and May 31, 2009.

Back in May, the manufacturers of Thyroid announced there would be a delay in production due to problems with the raw materials manufacturer. We are beginning to receive shipments of the 1/2 grain and 1 grain tablets. Thyroid 2 grain and 3 grain tablets should be available by the end of October.

Unadvertised Product Specials (While supplies last)

• Benzphetamine 50mg Peach Tablets by Boca & Paddock
• Phentermine 30mg Blue/Clear Capsules by Sandoz (Eon)

Our office will be closed on September 24th, 25th & 26th (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) for the ASBP Symposium in Tampa, FL. Nick will be in the office for emergency orders only. Please anticipate your needs and order as early as possible. If you are attending the ASBP Symposium, please visit us at booth #8. We look forward to saying “hello”.

Actavis expects to resume production on Phentermine 37.5mg tablets by early October. We have not yet been informed when their Phendimetrazine 35mg tablets or Phentermine capsules will be available. We have a large inventory of Phenternine and Phendimetrazine by the other manufacturers and do not anticipate any shortages of these products.

At the end of August, we mailed our September product flier. If you have not received this product flier or would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact us at 866-839-4840.

UNADVERTISED PRODUCT SPECIALS (while supplies last)

• Phentermine 37.5mg White/Blue Speckled Tablets by KVK-Tech
• Phendimetrazine 35mg Yellow Tablets by Sandoz

Actavis has expanded their “retail only” recall to all products that were manufactured at their Totowa, NJ plant. The “retail only” recall now includes all Phentermine and Phendimetrazine capsules and tablets. This “retail only” recall does not pose any health concerns for your patients, therefore, you can continue to dispense these medications. Actavis has confirmed that a “retail only” recall does not apply to dispensing physicians. However, if you purchased these Actavis products from us and do not wish to continue to dispense these medications, or would like a copy of the “retail only” recall letter from Actavis, please contact us at 866-839-4840. Actavis has not yet resumed production on any of their Phentermine or Phendimetrazine products. We will keep our customers advised as soon as information becomes available.

There is currently a shortage of Thyroid tablets in the U.S. due to problems with the raw material manufacturer. We do not expect to receive new product until September-October. We only have a limited supply of Thyroid 1/2 grain, 1 grain, and 3 grain tablets available.

• Phentermine 30mg Black Caps by Lannett (Exp. 05/09)
• Buy 1 bottle of 1000ct and receive 3 100ct bottles for free!

• Phentermine 30mg Blue/White Caps (powder-filled)

• Phendimetrazine (Bontril) 105mg Green/Yellow Caps (Exp. 04/09)

• Phendimetrazine 105mg Brown/Clear caps by Sandoz

In addition to the “retail only” recall of the Phentermine 30mg yellow capsules in May, Actavis announced a “retail only” product recall on their Phentermine 15mg gray/yellow capsules and Phentermine 37.5mg capsules. The Phentermine 37.5mg tablets and Phentermine 30mg blue/clear capsules have not been recalled.

This “retaily only” recall does not pose any health concerns for your patients, therefore, you can continue to dispense these medications. Actavis has confirmed that a “retail only” recall does not apply to dispensing physicians. However, if you purchased these Actavis products from us and do not wish to continue to dispense these medications, or would like a copy of the “retail only” recall letter from Actavis, please contact us at 866-839-4840. Actavis has not yet resumed production on any of their Phentermine or Phendimetrazine products. We will keep our customers advised as soon as information becomes available.

Also, Mikart has announced a price increase on their Phendimetrazine 35mg tablets. Unfortunately, we were only informed of this this price increase when we placed our current order, and were not offered a “buy-in” at the old price.