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February 14, 2013

Actavis can launch generic painkiller in May 2014 under settlement

Actavis and Mallinckrodt have reached a settlement concerning the former's generic version of an opioid painkiller made by the latter, Actavis said Thursday.

January 27, 2012

Watson, Mallinckrodt settle over generic painkiller

Watson Pharmaceuticals and Mallinckrodt have reached a settlement concerning a painkiller for which the former had sought Food and Drug Administration approval.

December 15, 2010

Watson confirms patent challenge over generic Exalgo

Drug maker Watson Pharmaceuticals said it has filed a regulatory approval application for a generic painkiller, challenging the patent that covers the branded version.