Posted by Chairman_MAO on February 2, 2004, at 12:52:23
In reply to Selegiline transdermal, why not phenelzine ?, posted by mattdds on February 2, 2004, at 12:42:06
Perhaps because Eldepryl (Somerset) doesn't sell because it's way more expensive than the generic? A bottle of 30 Eldepryl capsules costs $141, whereas generic costs $28. They also could more easily get the patch approved for Parkinson's. People often forget that this patch could be a big convenience for use in the elderly with Parkinson's.
I never understood why Mylan and Watson both make generic selegiline capsules while Somerset, a joint venture between Watson and Mylan, makes the brand name ...
Five other firms also make generic selegiline for sale in the US.
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