Attention Neurontin(R) Prescription-Holders: IVAX Gabapentin Tablets Now Available as Low-Cost Alternative

Attention Neurontin(R) Prescription-Holders: IVAX Gabapentin
Tablets Now Available as Low-Cost Alternative 


MIAMI, Sept. 30  /PRNewswire/ -- For the more than 4 million Neurontin(R)
Capsule prescriptions written in the United States, a low-cost alternative
called IVAX Gabapentin Tablets is now available.

IVAX Gabapentin Tablets is the first available FDA-approved generic that
contains the same chemical ingredient as Pfizer's Neurontin(R) Capsules, an
epilepsy drug whose U.S. sales reached $2.4 billion in 2003.

IVAX 100 mg, 300 mg and 400 mg Gabapentin Tablets are available through
pharmacies nationwide.  Neurontin(R) Capsule prescription holders should ask
their health care professionals about switching to IVAX Gabapentin Tablets.

"Neurontin(R) Capsule prescription holders may save money by switching to IVAX
Gabapentin Tablets," said IVAX President and CEO, Dr. Rafick Henein. "The
savings are in the form of lower co-payments for the 80 percent or more whose
prescriptions could be covered by their health insurance, and even greater
savings are possible for those who pay cash because they do not have
insurance."

Alfonso Molina, a pharmacist with Walgreens, said, "For more than 20 years,
generic pharmaceuticals have been used by millions of people as an effective,
affordable alternative to brand-name pharmaceuticals.  Generic drugs are
strictly regulated by the FDA and deliver the same medication as brand-name
pharmaceuticals."

For more information about IVAX Gabapentin Tablets and full prescribing
information, visit http://www.gabapentintablets.com/ or call 1-800-327-4114.

IVAX Gabapentin Tablets are manufactured and distributed by Miami-based IVAX
Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which discovers, develops, manufactures and markets both
branded and brand-equivalent (generic) pharmaceuticals in the United States and
abroad.

Neurontin(R) is a registered trademark of Pfizer, Inc. 

DATASOURCE: IVAX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.



CONTACT:  Tracy Knudsen,  , or Sandy Rodriguez,

 , both of Thorp & Company, [phone], for IVAX

Pharmaceuticals, Inc.



Web site:  http://www.gabapentintablets.com/ 

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