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Fortical FDA Approval History

FDA Approved: Yes (Discontinued) (First approved August 12, 2005)
Brand name: Fortical
Generic name: calcitonin
Dosage form: Nasal Spray
Company: Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc.
Treatment for: Osteoporosis

Marketing Status: Discontinued

Fortical is a nasal calcitonin formulation indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Development timeline for Fortical

DateArticle
Aug 12, 2005Approval Fortical Unigene / Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. - Treatment for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Jul 18, 2005Upsher-Smith Laboratories Disappointed in FDA's Decision to Delay Approval of Affordable Osteoporosis Therapy

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