Sugar-Free Actiq "Approvable" Pending Chemistry, Manufacturing Clearance
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Cephalon describes outstanding issues as "technical" in nature and expects final approval within six months. The sugar-free formulation was developed in response to post-marketing reports of dental cavities, the company says.
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