New and Generic Drug Approvals
November 3rd, 2009
New and Generic Drug Approvals
October 29, 2009
- ARZERRA (ofatumumab) Injection, GlaxoSmithKine, Approval
- Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride) Extended-Release Capsules, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Efficacy Supp. w/Clinical Data
- Lotrel (amlodipine besylate and benazepril hydrochloride) Capsules, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Labeling Revision
- Norpramin (desipramine hydrochloride) Tablets, Sanofi-Aventis US, Inc., Labeling Revision
- Risperidone Orally Disintegrating Tablets, Par Pharmaceutical, Inc., New Strength
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