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FDA Approves Otsuka’s ADHD Drug Simtriyo
Otsuka Pharmaceutical said on July 27 that the US FDA has approved the once-daily, extended-release formulation of centanafadine, now branded Simtriyo, for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The approval, granted on July 24, covers adults and children aged…
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