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Biotech / Medical : Duramed (DRMD) Synthetic Estrogen Product -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Angelo who wrote (1240)	5/22/1999 8:23:00 AM
From: vestor	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1837

Although Cenestin is approved for short term use only DRMD is already in the process of getting approval for long term use for such indications as Osteoperosis.. The FDA requires further, time consuming, studies be submitted before approval... I think its only a matter of time. The active ingrediants of Cenestin are the same as whats in Premarin, I understand.... The main difference between Cenestin and Premarin are the inert, meaning having no bearing upon, substance(s)..... Be patient, Its coming. To me its the surest FDA approval I know of in the Biotech arena...... Good luck with your investments.....

To: Angelo who wrote (1240)	5/22/1999 5:15:00 PM
From: Richaaard	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1837

From what I understand it was only approved for short term use because long term studies haven't been done yet. The osteoporosis question also is lingering for the same reason. Most experts seem to feel that these questions will be resolved in time and in Cenestin's favor. It is believed that the Cenestin estrogen will do the same thing as Premarin's estrogen since its basis is the same. It looks like AHP may try to prove that their piss has some extra components that make it better. Part of the reason why Cenestin couldn't be approved as a generic some time back is that the actual ingredients in piss tend to change. The piss couldn't be defined. Duramed believes they have all the vital ingredients minus impurities.