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Posted by brooke484 on March 22, 2008, at 12:54:57
03/13/2008 | Press Release
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. ANNOUNCES LUVOX CR LAUNCH PLANS
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 13, 2008 -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals expects to launch once daily LUVOX® CR (fluvoxamine maleate) Extended-Release Capsules with shipments to wholesalers by the end of March. The product was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 28, 2008 for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and social anxiety disorder (SAD). LUVOX CR will be priced to wholesalers at $3.25 per capsule for 100 mg and 150 mg strengths. Ex-factory sales of LUVOX CR are expected to be in the range of $40 million to $60 million during 2008.
Obsessive compulsive disorder and social anxiety disorder are two very serious and debilitating anxiety disorders that affect millions of patients in the U.S. We are excited to be near the launch of a product that has been proven safe and effective for treating both of these conditions, said Robert M. Myers, Jazz Pharmaceuticals President. A comprehensive commercialization plan, including physician education, pricing and reimbursement and manufacturing and distribution, is in place.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals sales force of approximately 200 experienced professionals has been trained and is ready to promote LUVOX CR to psychiatrists for the treatment of OCD and SAD. We look forward to a successful launch.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals sales representatives currently promote XYREM® (sodium oxybate) for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy to sleep specialists, neurologists and psychiatrists. XYREM net sales increased by 34 percent, from $29 million in 2006 to $39 million in 2007. XYREM net sales are expected to be in the range of $45 million to $55 million during 2008.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals projects sales of products in 2008 between $90 million and $120 million, with gross margin on net product sales of approximately 80 percent.
2007 was a year of strong accomplishments, with increased sales and brand awareness for XYREM and the expansion of our commercial organization in preparation for the pending launch of LUVOX CR, added Mr. Myers.
Posted by Phillipa on March 22, 2008, at 13:15:48
In reply to Luvox CR, posted by brooke484 on March 22, 2008, at 12:54:57
Don't know what my pdoc will say as they just took the generic luvox off medicaire's formulary . Wonder if it will cover this new med as it's expensive. What do you think? Love Phillipa
Posted by bulldog2 on March 22, 2008, at 14:06:36
In reply to Re: Luvox CR » brooke484, posted by Phillipa on March 22, 2008, at 13:15:48
> Don't know what my pdoc will say as they just took the generic luvox off medicaire's formulary . Wonder if it will cover this new med as it's expensive. What do you think? Love Phillipa
My insurance charges me $15 for the generic and $45 for name brands. I'd rather take two generic luvox a day that pay $45 for the convenience of one dose.
Posted by Phillipa on March 22, 2008, at 18:01:21
In reply to Re: Luvox CR, posted by bulldog2 on March 22, 2008, at 14:06:36
Was thinking the same as I only take a dose at night no meds during the day maybe a motrin that's it. Phillipa
Posted by mogger on March 22, 2008, at 21:55:33
In reply to Luvox CR, posted by brooke484 on March 22, 2008, at 12:54:57
what difference does the extended release make? I have bad sweating from SSRI's and was wondering if the XR might help that?!
Posted by Phillipa on March 22, 2008, at 22:19:49
In reply to Re: Luvox CR, posted by mogger on March 22, 2008, at 21:55:33
Mogger don't know but would like to maybe none???? A way to get a patent again? Maybe that's it. Love Phillipa
Posted by bulldog2 on March 23, 2008, at 9:52:25
In reply to Re: Luvox CR » mogger, posted by Phillipa on March 22, 2008, at 22:19:49
> Mogger don't know but would like to maybe none???? A way to get a patent again? Maybe that's it. Love Phillipa
Regular luvox has a half life of 19 -21 hours but is now available in generic. Don't make luvox any more and is only available in generic. If you take 1/2 the dose at night and one in the morning you should be covered for the whole day.
I guess their doing this so they can release this as brand (patent) and hope docs prescribe this and they can make money again from luvox. Seriouly can't see any major advantages out side of one dose versus two. I take mine at night and feel covered all day. will not pay $45 for brand when a good generic is available for $15.
Posted by Phillipa on March 23, 2008, at 19:13:19
In reply to Re: Luvox CR, posted by bulldog2 on March 23, 2008, at 9:52:25
Wanted to apologize for the poor spelling. Lucky you my generic is over $l00. Phillipa
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