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A Better NSAID: Topicals<br />

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The appeal of a topical product lies very clearly in perceived safety advantages<br />

over systemic agents. Topical NSAIDs have enjoyed a long history in Europe,<br />

but are just entering <strong>the</strong> US market.<br />

On <strong>the</strong> market in <strong>the</strong> US:<br />

• Flector patch (1.3% diclofenac; Alpharma – acquired by King)<br />

• Voltaren Gel (1% diclofenac; Endo)<br />

In development:<br />

• Diclofenac patch (Phase II/IIIl; Cerimon)<br />

• Pennsaid Diclofenac in DMSO (Approvable in US, marketed in Canada; Nuvo)<br />

• Ketoprofen cream (Phase III; Transdel)<br />

• Nanoemulsion diclofenac (Phase II; Pharmos)<br />

• Diractin, Ketoprofen in Transferome gel (Phase III; Alpharma)<br />

• Thermoprofen, heat-assisted ketoprofen (Phase III; Zars)<br />

• TPM Diclofenac (Pre-clin; Phosphagenics)<br />

Adis R&D Insight; Company web sites<br />

© Defined Health, 2009<br />

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