"The approval of DAYTRANA is important news for ADHD patients, their families and healthcare providers. In addition to being the only patch treatment for ADHD, it offers a convenient option to deliver medicine for those diagnosed with ADHD," said Shire Chief Executive Officer Matthew Emmens. "The addition of DAYTRANA to Shire's portfolio reaffirms our position as the market leader in ADHD."
Shire and Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. submitted an amended New Drug Application (NDA) for DAYTRANA to the FDA in June of last year. DAYTRANA is licensed globally to Shire by Noven and will be available in pharmacies in the U.S. in mid 2006.
The efficacy of DAYTRANA was established in two controlled clinical trials in children aged 6 to 12 years old with ADHD. DAYTRANA combines methylphenidate, a medication with a 50-year history of use, with Noven's patented DOT Matrix transdermal technology. This transdermal delivery system delivers medication directly through the skin into the bloodstream, and is designed to provide consistent, smooth drug release throughout the day. The patch is designed to stay on during the normal daily activities of a child, including swimming, exercising, and bathing. Because DAYTRANA is a patch, physicians can manage the duration of its effect and potential side effects by having the patient wear the patch for a shorter time period than the recommended 9 hour wear time on a given day. In clinical trials, wearing a DAYTRANA patch for 9 hours provided a duration of
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Contact: Matthew Cabrey, Shire
MCabrey@us.shire.com
484-595-8248
Porter Novelli
7-Apr-2006