Article: Wyeth Receives Approvable Letter From FDA for Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine Succinate) for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder.

MADISON, N.J., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth , announced today that the Company has received an approvable letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Pristiq(TM) (desvenlafaxine succinate), a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) studied as a treatment for adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). The letter was received January 22.

"The approvable letter is in line with Wyeth's expectations and we remain on track with our plans for Pristiq," says Joseph Mahady, President, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals -- North America and Global Businesses. "We are working toward resolution of all ...

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