Namenda XR Generics Coming Soon? US Court Rulings Clear Path For Multiple Launches
Executive Summary
Seven companies hold final ANDA approval for Alzheimer's drug, but Allergan still has chance to block them as it seeks rehearing of appeals court's patent decision. Meanwhile, Amneal might block other generics if it can get an appeals court to grant it the 180-day marketing exclusivity for memantine extended-release it says that FDA unfairly denied it.
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