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R. Andrew Sewell, MD

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Associate research scientist, VA Connecticut Healthcare, Yale University School of Medicine

Latuda: “Procognitive” or Pro-Profit? [Subscribers Only]

Lurasidone (Latuda) was approved by the FDA for schizophrenia in October 2010 and is the 10th atypical antipsychotic in our toolbox. The key question is: does lurasidone have any advantages over existing agents, or is it just another “me-too” drug?

Latuda: “Procognitive” or Pro-Profit? [Free Article]

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TCPR, June 2011, Vol 9, Issue 6, Schizophrenia

Lurasidone (Latuda) was approved by the FDA for schizophrenia in October 2010 and is the 10th atypical antipsychotic in our toolbox. The key question is: does lurasidone have any advantages over existing agents, or is it just another “me-too” drug?