Jul
22
2011

Asenapine (Saphris)

Asenapine licensed in Europe for mania.

Apr
05
2011

Paliperidone depot injection (Xeplion®) launched

A long-acting depot injection (once-a-month) became available in April 2011 in the UK.

Jul
22
2010

Olanzapine depot injection (Zypadhera®) launched

Olanzapine is available as tablets, melt-in-the-mouth tablets, a short-acting injection and now as a depot (or long-acting) injection (called Zypadhera®).

Oct
22
2009

Agomelatine (Valdoxan®) launched UK 2009

Agomelatine is commonly known by the brand name Valdoxan® in the UK and was first made available in 2009.