It's excellent news for Novartis because Exforge can launch early. Exforge is the combination of an ARB and amlodipine (Norvasc). Like hydrochlorothiazide, every pharmaceutical company is going to come out with an amlodipine/product combination now. Norvasc is a great drug. [Edit: oops, I see the answer has already been given. I didn't peek. Really]