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Will avodart (dutasteride) as a brand named prescription have its patent extended as a brand name beyond that of the expected november 2015 date?
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Unlikely: Avodart (dutasteride) for treatment of enlarged symptomatic prostate as a brand name is allowed by FDA a certain period of EXCLUSIVITY,usually 17 yrs. After that expires other companies can market it as a generic drug
Answered 7/20/2015
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