Posted by IsoM on January 20, 2002, at 22:16:01
In reply to Why no Olmifon/Adrafinil in US?, posted by spike4848 on January 20, 2002, at 20:47:31
Spike, Olmifon (adrafinil) is made by Lafon Laboratories in France. They probably have a patent on it still. The pharmaceutical company is a relatively small French family-owned company without the money & backing to push for an American patent.
Lafon has been acquired in Dec 2001, (supposed to be partnership-style) by Cephalon, a large American-based international company that specialises in neurologic & cancer drugs. Perhaps they'll have an interest in marketing adrafinil in North America, or (& my pessimism is showing) will downplay adrafinil & push the more pricey modafinil (Provigil) which both Cephalon & Lafon markets now.
Seeing that I've finally found what works so well for me, I fully expect it to become unavailable in a matter of time.
> Hey Guys (AND DON'T FORGET, GIRLS!!!),
>
> Why is adrafinil not availible in the U.S.? Has any company made plans to submit it the FDA for approval? Are there any safety concerns?
>
> Sorry if this has already been discussed in prior posts.
>
> Spike
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