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'''Gentech Pharmaceutical''' is a company that develops and markets branded [[dietary |
'''Gentech Pharmaceutical''' is a research and development company that develops and markets branded [[dietary supplements]] and non-prescription [[pharmaceuticals]]. [[ABC News]] identified the company as one that manufactures "prescription -strength study aids".<ref name=Webb2013>{{cite web|last=Webb|first=Shelby|title=Adderall Knockoffs Are Unapproved, Potentially Dangerous, Experts Say|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoodNews/adderall-knockoffs-unapproved-potentially-dangerous/story?id=18347140|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=14 January 2014}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Gentech was originally established in 2001 as "Superior Rx" by current CEO Derek Vest of [[Fort Myers]], Florida. Through growth and merger, the name Gentech Pharmaceutical was adopted in 2009 in the United Kingdom and in 2010 for the United States operations. Superior RX became a manufacturer of the prescription medications albuterol and ipratroplum in the United States.{{cn|date=January 2014}} |
Gentech was originally established in 2001 as "Superior Rx" by current CEO Derek Vest of [[Fort Myers]], [[Florida]]. Through growth and merger, the name Gentech Pharmaceutical was adopted in 2009 in the United Kingdom and in 2010 for the United States operations. Superior RX became a manufacturer of the prescription medications albuterol and ipratroplum in the United States.{{cn|date=January 2014}} |
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In 2009, with the new name, Gentech released its first branded products, PhenTabz and PhenTabzRX. |
In 2009, with the new name, Gentech Pharmaceutical released its first branded products, PhenTabz and PhenTabzRX. |
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All of Gentech Pharmaceutical's products are [[Over-the-counter]] formulations that are regulated by the [[FDA]], [[Regulation_of_food_and_dietary_supplements_by_the_U.S._Food_and_Drug_Administration|Regulation of food and dietary supplements by the U.S Food and Drug Administration]]. |
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==Products== |
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*[http://www.addtabz.com/ AddTabz] - a non-prescription [[nootropic]] available to general public. U.S law requires that the manufacturer of a dietary supplement or dietary ingredient is responsible for ensuring that the product is safe before it is marketed. The company is in full compliance of all [http://www.fda.gov/food/dietarysupplements/ FDA U.S Food and Drug Administration law]. The companies products are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as are prescription drugs.<ref name=Webb2013 /> [[Adderall]] is a synthetic amphetamine and only available with a prescription. The Synthetic ingredients in Adderall are not contained in AddTabz. [[Philip Cole]], the director of pharmacology and molecular sciences at [[Johns Hopkins University]], said "Some of the chemicals we're talking about are only in prescribed medicines. The notion that they're also in dietary supplements is a significant concern."<ref name=Webb2013 /> In 2012, ''[[The Harvard Crimson]]'' took down advertising for the supplement <ref name=Roberts2012>{{cite news|last=Roberts|first=Christine|title=Harvard Crimson takes down ads for 'Adderall alternative' on its website|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/drug-company-advertises-adderall-alternative-harvard-crimson-website-article-1.1150782|accessdate=14 January 2014|newspaper=[[NY Daily News]]|date=September 3, 2012}}</ref> after a [http://jezebel.com/5940071/adderall-alternative-advertises-on-harvards-student-newspaper-website blog post] made the advertisement popular and drew further attention to the [[Harvard University]] cheating scandal <ref name=Salon2012>{{cite news|last=Halperin|first=Alex|title=Accused student: Harvard "out for blood"|url=http://www.salon.com/2012/09/02/accused_student_harvard_out_for_blood/|accessdate=31 January 2014|newspaper=Salon|date=September 2, 2012}}</ref>. |
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*AddTabz Rx - nootropic only available via physicians. |
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*[http://www.phentabz.com/ PhenTabz] - a non-prescription supplement for weight loss available to the general public. |
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*PhenTabz Rx - weight loss pill available only through physicians |
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*[http://gentech-pharmaceutical.com/remtabz.html RemTabz] - over the counter insomnia supplement available to the general public. |
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*RemTabz Rx - insomnia supplement only available via physicians. |
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==Controversy and product safety== |
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The companies products have not been evaluated or approved by the [[FDA]] for sale as medications in the United States.<ref name=Webb2013 /> [[Philip Cole]], the director of pharmacology and molecular sciences at [[Johns Hopkins University]], said of the product "ADDTabz" marketed as an Adderall substitute: "Some of the chemicals we're talking about are only in prescribed medicines. The notion that they're also in dietary supplements is a significant concern."<ref name=Webb2013 /> In 2012, ''[[The Harvard Crimson]]'' pulled advertising for the same supplement after complaints.<ref name=Roberts2012>{{cite news|last=Roberts|first=Christine|title=Harvard Crimson takes down ads for 'Adderall alternative' on its website|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/drug-company-advertises-adderall-alternative-harvard-crimson-website-article-1.1150782|accessdate=14 January 2014|newspaper=[[NY Daily News]]|date=September 3, 2012}}</ref> |
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==Operations== |
==Operations== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://gentech-pharmaceutical.com/ |
*[http://gentech-pharmaceutical.com/ Gentech Pharmaceutical] |
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[[Category:Pharmaceutical companies of the United States]] |
[[Category:Pharmaceutical companies of the United States]] |
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Revision as of 07:04, 31 January 2014
Gentech Pharmaceutical is a research and development company that develops and markets branded dietary supplements and non-prescription pharmaceuticals. ABC News identified the company as one that manufactures "prescription -strength study aids".[1]
History
Gentech was originally established in 2001 as "Superior Rx" by current CEO Derek Vest of Fort Myers, Florida. Through growth and merger, the name Gentech Pharmaceutical was adopted in 2009 in the United Kingdom and in 2010 for the United States operations. Superior RX became a manufacturer of the prescription medications albuterol and ipratroplum in the United States.[citation needed]
In 2009, with the new name, Gentech Pharmaceutical released its first branded products, PhenTabz and PhenTabzRX.
All of Gentech Pharmaceutical's products are Over-the-counter formulations that are regulated by the FDA, Regulation of food and dietary supplements by the U.S Food and Drug Administration.
Products
- AddTabz - a non-prescription nootropic available to general public. U.S law requires that the manufacturer of a dietary supplement or dietary ingredient is responsible for ensuring that the product is safe before it is marketed. The company is in full compliance of all FDA U.S Food and Drug Administration law. The companies products are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as are prescription drugs.[1] Adderall is a synthetic amphetamine and only available with a prescription. The Synthetic ingredients in Adderall are not contained in AddTabz. Philip Cole, the director of pharmacology and molecular sciences at Johns Hopkins University, said "Some of the chemicals we're talking about are only in prescribed medicines. The notion that they're also in dietary supplements is a significant concern."[1] In 2012, The Harvard Crimson took down advertising for the supplement [2] after a blog post made the advertisement popular and drew further attention to the Harvard University cheating scandal [3].
- AddTabz Rx - nootropic only available via physicians.
- PhenTabz - a non-prescription supplement for weight loss available to the general public.
- PhenTabz Rx - weight loss pill available only through physicians
- RemTabz - over the counter insomnia supplement available to the general public.
- RemTabz Rx - insomnia supplement only available via physicians.
Operations
Gentech Pharmaceutical has corporate offices in Clitheroe, England and Fort Myers, Florida – United States and production facilities in Miami and Orlando, Florida – United States.
References
- ^ a b c Webb, Shelby. "Adderall Knockoffs Are Unapproved, Potentially Dangerous, Experts Say". ABC News. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- ^ Roberts, Christine (September 3, 2012). "Harvard Crimson takes down ads for 'Adderall alternative' on its website". NY Daily News. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- ^ Halperin, Alex (September 2, 2012). "Accused student: Harvard "out for blood"". Salon. Retrieved 31 January 2014.