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On Monday, January 12, DUOPA, a gel formulation of the drug carbidopa/levodopa that is delivered directly to the small intestine through a surgically-placed tube, was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of motor fluctuations in advanced Parkinsons disease. The drug’s manufacturer, AbbVie, Inc., announced the approval. What does it mean for people with Parkinsons disease? Find out from Dr. James Beck, Vice President, Scientific Affairs at the Parkinsons Disease Foundation. For additional questions, visit pdf.org or contact our HelpLine at (800) 457-6676 or [email protected].
Posted on: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 21:52:27 +0000

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