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More generics of J&J's ADHD med Concerta coming
Johnson & Johnson ($JNJ) continues to cut generics deals over its onetime blockbuster Concerta, as it does what it can to protect sales of the attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder drug.
J&J drug sales hold their own, thanks to foreign growth
For the second quarter in a row, Johnson & Johnson posted a downward tick in revenues, hobbled by currency losses. Asset writedowns, legal-settlement set-asides, and acquisition costs dug into earnings.
Shire pits Vyvanse against Concerta in ADHD trials
Shire is taking aim at Johnson & Johnson's ( $JNJ ) Concerta . The Irish drugmaker is sponsoring two head-to-head trials pitting its ADHD drug Vyvanse against the J&J product as a treatment for adolescents with the disorder.
Antipsychotics, ADHD meds fuel rising psych-drug use
With sales figures showing that individual psych meds are among Big Pharma's best sellers--think Eli Lilly's ( $LLY ) Zyprexa , for one--it's no surprise to see the percentage of Americans using drugs
Watson nabs authorized-generic deal with J&J
Watson Pharmaceuticals ( $WPI ) and Johnson & Johnson ( $JNJ ) have come to an accord on Concerta . J&J will let Watson launch a generic version of the blockbuster ADHD drug next May, as long as
J&J warns sales reps of impending cuts
Sales layoffs are on the horizon at Johnson & Johnson as generic versions of the blockbuster ADHD drug Concerta near market. The company has warned the sales force for that drug to prepare for

