Abbott/Jago collaborating on extended-release zileuton (Zyflo) for asthma; 1998 NDA is planned.
Executive Summary
ABBOTT/JAGO TWICE-DAILY ZILEUTON NDA FOR ASTHMA SLATED FOR 1998, Jago's parent company SkyePharma disclosed Jan. 20. Jago, acquired by SkyePharma in May, is collaborating with Abbott on an extended-release formulation of Abbott's recently launched leukotriene inhibitor Zyflo (zileuton). The Geomatrix formulation of zileuton is "entering Phase III clinical studies" and "a submission for regulatory approval is expected to be made in 1998," SkyePharma said.
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