Drug Safety Patent Fight: Avadel Sues US FDA Over Interpretation Of Xyrem REMS Patent Use Code
Executive Summary
Avadel challenges FDA requirement that it submit patent certification, asks court to direct the agency to issue final approval of its narcolepsy drug Lymryz. Having often criticized the use of REMS to delay competition, FDA now finds itself defending an Orange Book listing.
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