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08/03/12 10:00 AM

#85688 RE: asmarterwookie #85622

Wook, regarding patents and exclusivity, the FDA posted this Q and A piece. It doesn't directly answer your timing question and the value of wrapping a patented cotreatment drug around an expired patent drug, but it provides some basics.

http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/ucm079031.htm

The timing surrounding patents is complicated, but the practical nature of bundling patent rights around expired patent products is indicated. I hope this helps.

Best wishes and IMO.

KT