Shire
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder patch Daytrana is now available in retail pharmacies
Published in Mental Health Business Week, July 29th, 2006
Shire plc (SHP, SHPGY, SHQ) announced the availability of Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system), the first and only transdermal medication approved to treat the symptoms of ADHD. The ADHD patch Daytrana, a once daily transdermal formulation of methylphenidate, is now available in retail pharmacies in 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg and 30 mg dosage strengths and is offered in trade packages of 10 patches for titration and 30 patches for ongoing therapy. The U.S. FDA approved Daytrana on April 6, 2006.
"The availability of Daytrana, the first and only patch for ADHD, provides physicians and parents with a new, practical way to individualize treatment," said Matthew Emmens,...
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