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News|Articles|February 1, 2010
First-time generic approvals, February 2010
Generic drugs approved by FDA (through February 2010): Donepezil hydrochloride orally disintegrating tablets, Ibutilide fumarate injection, Risperidone orally disintegrating tablets in 0.5-mg, 2-mg, 3-mg, and 4-mg strengths
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Donepezil hydrochloride orally disintegrating tablets (equiv to Aricept)
MUTUAL PHARMACEUTICALS
Ibutilide fumarate injection (equiv to Corvert)
BIONICHE PHARMA
Risperidone orally disintegrating tablets in 0.5-mg, 2-mg, 3-mg, and 4-mg strengths (equiv to Risperdal M-Tab)
SANDOZ
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