Cranbury Pharmaceuticals Receives U.S. FDA Approval for First Generic Version of Emflaza® Oral Suspension (deflazacort) for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

The FDA approved the first generic version of Emflaza® for treating Duchenne in the US. Cranbury Pharmaceuticals, part of Tris Pharma, has just announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new generic version of Emflaza® (deflazacort) oral suspension. This medicine is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in patients who are five years old and older. The generic version of Emflaza for Duchenne is now available in the U.S. Read the full news release HERE.
What Does This Mean for those with Duchenne?
If you or your child is currently taking Emflaza, talk to your neuromuscular provider and your insurance company about if the generic version of Emflaza for Duchenne may be available to you.
How to Get the New Medicine
If you need help getting Cranbury’s generic version of Emflaza for Duchenne oral suspension, you can visit Cranbury Connects, the company’s patient assistance program. They can help you find the information you need HERE.
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