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Inventories

Medicine

Rapamune®

Wyeth (USA)

  • Immunosuppressant “indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in patients aged 13 years or older receiving renal transplants”

Data Source: http://www.wyeth.com

  • Uses Elan’s NanoCrystal Technology to provide “more convenient administration and storage than Rapamune oral solution.”
  • Approved by the FDA in August 2000

Data Source: http://www.elan.com/edt/nanocrystal_technology/default.asp