Zecuity Redesign Got Migraine Patch Through FDA, But Burning Continued
Executive Summary
FDA worries about burning and scarring with the battery-powered Zecuity patch prompted NuPathe to reconfigure the drug-device combo; our Drug Review Profile shows how FDA thought the problem was solved, but adverse reaction reports soon after launch led to marketing suspension.
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