Anavex Life Sciences Corp (AVXL)

[sokol]

I have not had time to read very many posts the last several days. However, if Aricept (donepezil) has gone generic, which I understand is the case, it is off patent - meaning the patent has expired. Anavex though may obtain a patent for the combination of Anavex 2-73 and donepezil in one pill. If the combination patent is not granted, the question remains about whether AVXL 2-73 will be approved by the FDA.

AVXL is obviously being used in combination with AVXL in clinical trials.

It seems that even without Anavex obtaining a patent on the combination of AVXL 2-73 and donepezil (if AVXL is approved by the FDA), AVXL 2-73 may be prescribed as an add on therapy to donepezil. Of course, it is much more valuable for Anavex though to have a patent on the combination of 2-73 and donepezil to be administered in one pill rather than the two drugs to be taken separately.