ITF Pharma Plans October US Roll-Out Of Liquid Riluzole Formulation For ALS
Executive Summary
Early engagement with US payers suggests openness to covering a liquid form of riluzole, because the tablet version is proven, but it's impossible to take for many ALS patients, says Italfarmaco subsidiary ITF Pharma.
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