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NEUREPA™ (Available January 2014)

NEUREPA™ is a proprietary prescription medical food intended for the dietary management of Omega-3 deficiency in patients with:
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia


The ONLY Rx Omega-3 formulation that:
Provides 92% EPA per gram of oil
Is in the Triglyceride form allowing for increased bioavailability
Has been developed specifically for Psychiatrists and their patients
Is available only by prescription and under the ongoing supervision of a psychiatrist

NEUREPA™ is also intended for the dietary management of Omega-3 deficiency in patients with:


Post-Partum Depression
Depression associated with the Menopause

http://www.prismicpharma.com/NEUREPA_3.html

Notice the highlighted section. Kinda goes against the FDA quidelines on Food Drug (can't promote "RX" on packaging or promotion.

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Medical Foods: an emerging market

http://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/issues/2013-04/view_features/medical-foods-opportunities-in-an-emerging-market/

http://gaia-health.com/gaia-blog/2012-07-27/ease-alzheimers-with-prescription-only-medical-food-or-eat-real-food-avoid-it/