Eli Lilly says it should be available in pharmacies by early March and is for patients whose depression has stabilized and need maintenance therapy. It is not for those with recently diagnosed depression. The FDA didn't require Lilly to prove weekly Prozac is equivalent to the daily version, only that it works compared to a placebo or dummy pill. The agency urged doctors to switch patients back to daily pills if they seem to falter on Prozac Weekly, the story says.
Major depression is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and worldwide.
Depressive disorders affect an estimated 9.5 percent of adult Americans ages 18 and over in a given year. Eli Lilly estimates that Prozac has treated more than 40 million patients in more than 100 countries since its introduction in 1986. Share your content with us and gain exposure among our 2.2 million unique annual visitors. Find out how to contribute and more details here . Research Your Illness Visit our Medcenter and get your Medifocus Guide , trustworthy medical information specifically about your health condition.