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Norgine launches Setofilm in the United Kingdom for the prevention of Nausea

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Last updated:11th Jun 2013
Published:11th Jun 2013
Source: Pharmawand

Norgine B.V. has announced the launch in the United Kingdom of Setofilm an orally dispersible film (ODF) formulation of ondansetron. Setofilm is the first prescription product developed as an ODF formulation to be registered in Europe.

Setofilm is indicated for the prevention and treatment of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting (�CINV�) in adults as well as children aged 6 months or above, Radiotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting (�RINV�) in adults and the prevention and treatment of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) in adults and children aged 4 years or above.

Norgine B.V. has acquired the commercialization rights in Europe and selected non-European countries in Middle East, Africa and Australasia.

Ondansetron ODF formulation is approved in the US and marketed there as Zuplenz by Vestiq Pharma.

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