Watson’s Generic Lidoderm Approval Leaves Questions About Exclusivity
Executive Summary
FDA will not decide whether the first-filer is entitled to 180 days of marketing protection until another ANDA is ready for full approval. Watson “believes” it holds marketing exclusivity for Endo’s pain patch even though it failed to obtain tentative approval within the statutory 30-month timeframe.
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