Newron Pharmaceuticals SPA's Xadago (safinamide) once daily Parkinson's disease drug will launch in the US at a list price ranging from $600-700 for a 30-day supply of the 50 mg or 100 mg tablet. It is on par with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.'s competing product Azilect (rasagiline), which has a list price (wholesale acquisition cost) of $694.40 for a 30-day supply.
Newron's Parkinson's Disease Drug Xadago Priced At $600-700/Month
First new chemical entity for Parkinson's to clear FDA in 10 years, Xadago has a narrower indication than Teva's Azilect and similar pricing.
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