Teva Upbeat On Risperidone Results

Collaborating With MedinCell On Long-Acting Injectable Version

Following positive trial results, Teva says it is exploring options with the US FDA for filing a long-acting subcutaneous injectable version of risperidone that it is developing with MedinCell.

Risperidone Molecule
Teva and MedinCell have announced positive results for their LAI risperidone • Source: Shutterstock

Teva is exploring options for filing a long-acting injectable version of risperidone for subcutaneous administration in the US, following positive trial results for the product that it is co-developing with MedinCell.

The TV-46000/mdc-IRM risperidone extended-release injectable suspension for subcutaneous use is intended as a monthly or once-every-two-months schizophrenia treatment.

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