Jazz Pharma's decision to revoke U.S. patent for rival narcolepsy drug

Published Date: 02 Mar 2023

A U.S. court on Friday ordered Jazz Pharmaceuticals to revoke its patents related to its flagship narcolepsy drug Xyrem from the FDA-approved brand name drug after winning a case against Avadel foe CNS Pharmaceuticals.

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