Cephalon Strategy: Four NDAs In 2005-2006 To Double Firm’s Size
This article was originally published in Pharmaceutical Approvals Monthly
Executive Summary
Cephalon goal of four NDA submissions in 14 months is on-track, with approvals forecast to double size of company by 2008. Pediatric sales force of 250 to be hired to detail modafinil for ADHD, with debut slated for early 2006. FDA rejects trade name Attenace. OraVescent breakthrough cancer pain NDA slated for Q3 2005; Gabitril sNDA for generalized anxiety in Q1 2006
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