Celltech Codeprex Approved For 12-Hour Cough Suppression
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Celltech expects the codeine-based antitussive to hit retail pharmacy shelves by the fourth quarter. The extended-release formulation eliminates the need for middle of the night dosing, the company says.
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