Actos Generics Should Await Expiration Of All Patented Uses, Takeda Tells FDA
Executive Summary
Approving generic versions of Takeda's Actos for use as monotherapy prior to expiration of its combination-use patents would hinder the safe and effective use of the diabetes drug, the firm says in a petition to FDA
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