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Neos Therapeutics gets new patent for amphetamine ADHD products

Neos has developed an extended release (XR) amphetamine oral disintegrating tablet (ODT) and an extended release amphetamine liquid suspension both of which are expected to be filed for FDA approval in the next 12-15 months.

"We are pleased with the grant of this patent as it will provide protection for our amphetamine XR-ODT and amphetamine XR-suspension until June 2032," said Vipin K. Garg, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Neos.

"We have begun to assess our options to commercialize these products in anticipation of FDA approval."

"The Neos patent portfolio continues to grow as we continue to develop and utilize our platform drug delivery technologies," stated Mark Tengler, Chief Technology Officer of Neos.

"Extended release and patient-friendly dosage forms are essential in the treatments of ADHD, and our technologies may provide this advantage."