Neupro approved by U.S. FDA for Parkinson’s Disease and Restless Legs Syndrome

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According to an article on the UCB website, Neupro will be available in the USA in the near future.

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* Neupro (rotigotine transdermal system) is approved to treat the signs and symptoms of early and advanced stage idiopathic Parkinson’s disease and moderate-to-severe primary restless legs syndrome

* Neupro is a dopamine agonist patch that provides continuous drug delivery for patients with PD and RLS

* Over 100,000 patients have been treated with Neupro® worldwide and seven pivotal trials demonstrate efficacy, safety and tolerability for PD and RLS1

* Neupro® will be available in U.S. retail pharmacies in July 2012