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Ozurdex (Allergan) Uses Billing Structure That May Prevent Acceptance

November 9, 2009

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Ozurdex (Allergan) is now on the market and available for ophthalmologists to treat patients with retinal vascular occlusions (RVO).While the technology and treatment may be sound, there may be significant hurdles to overcome from a billing standpoint.Ozurdex may follow the same fate as Lucentis (Genetech).  It must compete with a much cheaper drug which has comparable efficacy.

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