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Claims for Patent: 9,023,401


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Summary for Patent: 9,023,401
Title:Controlled release hydrocodone formulations
Abstract: A solid oral controlled-release dosage form of hydrocodone is disclosed, the dosage form comprising an analgesically effective amount of hydrocodone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and controlled release material.
Inventor(s): Oshlack; Benjamin (Boca Raton, FL), Huang; Hua-Pin (Englewood Cliffs, NJ), Masselink; John K. (Old Tappan, NJ), Tonelli; Alfred (Congers, NY)
Assignee: Purdue Pharma L.P. (Stamford, CT)
Application Number:14/581,175
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases: See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for patent 9,023,401
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Primary Examiner: Sasan; Aradhana
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Davidson, Davidson & Kappel, LLC

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