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news.Rising Pharmaceuticals, a finished dosage form generics subsidiary of Aceto, is set to launch generic Riluzole tablets of 50mg strength.
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The authorized generic version of Covis Pharma’s Rilutek is indicated for the treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Riluzole extends survival and/or time to tracheostomy.
Riluzole has become the ninth generic product launched by Rising Pharmaceuticals in 2013.
The market sales for Riluzole in the US were around $64m for the twelve months ended on 31 December 2012, as per IMS Health data.
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