Plavix, or clopidogrel, is sold as a brand by Sanofi-Aventis and Bristol-Myers Squibb. It is the world's second biggest selling medicine, with worldwide sales of more than $9 billion a year. DNA Web ...

This announcement follows the loss of exclusivity of two key drugs, blood thinner Plavix and hypertension medicine Avapro/Avalide, and the arrival of generic competition in many major markets.

Introduction Endovascular aneurysm treatment by flow diversion has classically relied on dual anti-platelet therapy with Aspirin and Plavix to reduce thrombotic complications. The heterogenous Plavix ...