Uphill Climb For Gedeon Richter's Cariprazine After Delayed EU OK

Gedeon Richter has finally had its antipsychotic cariprazine approved in the EU for treating schizophrenia - but its delay to market could dampen demand for the drug unless it can differentiate itself from rivals.

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Gedeon Richter's Cariprazine Wins EU OK For Treating Schizophrenia • Source: Shutterstock

Gedeon Richter PLC 's antipsychotic cariprazine – which has EU approval following a positive regulatory assessment in May - is expected to start launching across the EU on a country by country basis from mid-2018 when pricing and reimbursement has been finalized, analysts say.

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