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Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:11
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FAIRFIELD, N.J. (AP) - Specialty drug maker Bradley Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Tuesday it launched a 150-milligram generic version of its antibiotic Adoxa, used primarily to treat acne.The company has a licensing and distribution agreement with Par Pharmaceutical Co. for the tablets. Par has been the company's exclusive partner for an authorized generic version of the drug since 2005.Other companies with generic versions of the drug, which is also used to treat gonorrhea, chlamydia, periodontitis and other infections, include Mylan Laboratories Inc. and Lannett Co. Those generic versions vary in doses from 50 milligrams to 150 milligrams.Shares of Bradley fell 26 cents to $20.39, while shares of Mylan fell 18 cents to $18.56 and shares of Lannett fell 7 cents to $6.44 in midday trading.Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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