Alza Concerta To Be Introduced At Discount To Ritalin-SR And Generics
Executive Summary
Alza will launch its once-daily methylphenidate Concerta at a discount to Novartis' twice-daily Ritalin-SR as well as generic forms of the sustained-release attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug.
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