J&J says FDA rejects new autism drug

Johnson & Johnson said today US regulators rejected its application to market antipsychotic drug Risperdal for patients with…

Johnson & Johnson said today US regulators rejected its application to market antipsychotic drug Risperdal for patients with autism.

Johnson & Johnson's pharmaceutical research & development unit said given the lack of treatments for autism, it will evaluate the letter and determine the appropriate next steps.

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