Teva wins FDA nod for sublingual film to treat opioid dependence

The FDA last week approved Teva Pharmaceuticals’ Cassipa buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual film as a maintenance treatment for opioid dependence.
There are a number of brand name and generic versions of buprenorphine and naloxone therapies that are delivered via a sublingual film. Teva’s product contains 16 milligrams buprenorphine and 4 milligrams of naloxone, bringing a new dosage strength to the market.
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