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Summary of Abilify®
Product Name | Abilify®Tablets 3 mg, Abilify®Tablets 6 mg, Abilify®Powder 1% |
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Therapeutic Class | Antipsychotic (aripiprazole preparation) |
Generic Name | Aripiprazole |
Effect and Efficacy | Schizophrenia |
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Approval Date | January 23, 2006 |