Alza Concerta 72 Mg Dose "Approvable"; Would Be Highest Once-Daily Methylphenidate Dose
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
FDA also gives conditional nod to use in adolescents. Highest recommended daily dose for competitors such as Ritalin SR and Metadate CD is 60 mg. The 72 mg dose will be achieved via combination of existing-strength tablets.
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