Second Time Lucky? Sumatriptan One Of Three Switches On The Cards In Germany
Executive Summary
A second attempt at switching sumatriptan for migraines, as well as switch applications for non-steroidal anti-inflammatories ketoprofen and liquid ibuprofen, are all on the agenda at Germany's next Expert Committee for Prescription meeting in June.
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