Perrigo Has Approval For Copy Of OTC Voltaren Arthritis Relief Before GSK Launches The Brand
Executive Summary
Perrigo will launch generics of GSK's OTC Voltaren Arthritis Pain drug later in 2020 following FDA approval of its ANDA. GSK, which received FDA's OTC switch approval in February, still hasn't launched the product or indicated when it will.
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