Mark Patterson, MD, PhD · @Mitdoc
719 followers · 455 posts · Server med-mastodon.comFor those patients with #narcolepsy and #cataplexy this is a major announcement! A once-nightly version of sodium #oxybate has finally been approved. #Avadel
https://investors.avadel.com/news-releases/news-release-details/avadel-pharmaceuticals-announces-final-fda-approval-lumryztm
#narcolepsy #cataplexy #oxybate #avadel
Mark Patterson, MD, PhD · @Mitdoc
663 followers · 396 posts · Server med-mastodon.com
I was interviewed by the #NewYorkTimes today about #narcolepsy medications, especially #Xyrem (sodium #oxybate). Interested to see how the article presents the information. Photo is from the Xyrem website. Stay tuned...
#newyorktimes #narcolepsy #xyrem #oxybate
Mark Patterson, MD, PhD · @Mitdoc
583 followers · 300 posts · Server med-mastodon.comHoping that competition leads to a price reduction in this #medication, an essential one for treating those with #narcolepsy and #cataplexy. Currently #Xyrem (sodium #oxybate) costs over $12,000 a month!!
#medication #narcolepsy #cataplexy #xyrem #oxybate