Found this article over at Medscape. Great news for those that don't have insurance but could really benefit from this med.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/552375

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Good information. I was excited to read this. then I found out it was only for the IR form which is ok if you can take it multaple times a day, but with my schedule I can only take it once in the morning or 2x a day, with one in the morning and one at night. Oh well, it's great news just the same. I just wish there as an XR generic form now...

This is great news! Thanks for posting about this.

I could not get your medscape link to work.

I really look forward to trying out the Teva generic when it becomes available.

Here is a cut n paste


First-Time Generic Approvals: Focalin, Valtrex, Hydrodiuril



Yael Waknine

February 16, 2007 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved first-time generic formulations for dexmethylphenidate HCl tablets in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, valacyclovir HCl tablets for the treatment of genital herpes and shingles, and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5-mg tablets for the treatment of edema and hypertension.</FONT>


Generic Dexmethylphenidate HCl Tablets (Focalin) for ADHD

On January 29, the FDA approved first-time generic 2.5-, 5-, and 10-mg formulations for dexmethylphenidate HCl tablets (made by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA; brand name Focalin, made by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp).

Dexmethylphenidate tablets are indicated for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in patients aged 6 to 17 years.

Well if the TEVA brand focalin is just as useless as TEVA brand clonazepam be prepared for the double dose deal guys.

Well if the TEVA brand focalin is just as useless as TEVA brand clonazepam be prepared for the double dose deal guys.
Whaaa? I always found the TEVA Klonopin to be my favorite of all the generics. I guess we're all different.

Is that the klonopin generic brand that tastes strangely sugary?

No generic extended release formula yet? (Focalin XR)

No generic extended release formula yet? (Focalin XR)
I do not think the patent runs out on Focalin XR until around 2015.

The XR version has only been on the market for about a year or two at the most now.