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Drug Evaluation

Calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates oral solution for cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy

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Pages 875-885 | Received 06 Jan 2023, Accepted 14 Apr 2023, Published online: 20 Apr 2023

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