Amneal Pharmaceuticals
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The drug is approved for use for management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures in patients 17 years of age and older, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury.
More than 600 employees will lose their jobs as the companies reshape their corporate strategies.
Amneal did not specify any layoffs as part of the cut, but did note that employees affected by the decision will be provided comprehensive transition plan.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bridgewater, NJ-based Amneal Pharmaceuticals’ generic version of Novartis’ Exelon Patch (Rivastigmine Transdermal System) for dementia related to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
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