A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Arm, Steady-State Pharmacokinetic and Disposition Study Characterizing Diclofenac's Plasma and Knee Exposure in Osteoarthritis (OA) Subjects Undergoing Scheduled Arthroplasty After Treatment With Diclofenac Diethylamine (DDEA) 2.32% Gel
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Conditions: Pain
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