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FDA grants tentative approval to Sypmazan oral film to treat Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. - Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.

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Last updated:3rd Sep 2018
Published:3rd Sep 2018
Source: Pharmawand

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. announced that Sympazan (clobazam) oral film has received tentative approval by the FDA, for the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) in patients 2 years of age or older. Currently, clobazam is marketed as ONFI and offered in two formulations - either tablet or oral suspension.

Final FDA approval for Sympazan is pending the expiration of the orphan drug exclusivity period for ONFI, which is expected in October 2018.

Comment: MonoSol RX changed its name to Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. in November 2017.

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