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Controlled Substance Diversion

May 14, 2008

Analysis of:McKesson settles DEA "lifestyle drug" claims | www.reuters.com

This article serves as a reminder that it is institutional, not individual diversion of controlled substances that is the principal basis of this important public health concern.

Hydrocodone ER Could be Welcome Addition to Pain Arsenal

May 14, 2008

Analysis of:New Abbott Study of Investigational Vicodin CR(TM) Meets Primary Efficacy Endpoints in Phase III Trial | www.prnewswire.com

Vicodin is used mostly widely used pain medication because it can be prescribed over the phone without a written prescription. That said, familiarity with this compound will make it an easy sell to physicians. Cost will prove the main barrier to widespread adoption- will compete against generic morphine sulphate, topical fentanyl and methadone. Will prove a solid competitor tobranded agents.

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