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FDA approves Vernalis' Tuzistra XR

May 2, 2015 12:50 AM UTC

Vernalis plc (LSE:VER) said FDA approved Tuzistra XR to treat cough and common cold symptoms in adults. The product is an extended-release formulation of codeine polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex using the OralXR+ extended release formulation technology from Tris Pharma Inc. (Monmouth Junction, N.J.).

In a presentation discussing the approval, Vernalis said it will be ready to launch the product by the start of cold season in September. ...