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Old 05-15-2014, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Smith View Post
Investigational? This is long overdue considering it's been in use in 25 other countries (including Canada) for years. In the US, Sativex has been stalled in the limbo known Phase III trials for longer than most medications—IMO for political rather than medical/science reasons.

I don't want to be "Captain Bringdown", but let's not get too excited... yet; according to the article, initial data from the Phase III trials is expected around the end of this year. I don't know the average lag between that and actual availability for prescription/use—if they decide the data passes muster. MrsD/anyone? There may still be other obstacles.

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You are so right about how long Sativex has been in limbo. I think they got permission to start Phase III trials in 2007 and yet, according to this story, they only recruited participants in 2013. I do believe "Fast Track" will accelerate approval; it's just a question of by how much.
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