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Elanco's Credelio™ CAT (lotilaner) Receives First FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Treatment of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Cats
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today announced it has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Credelio™ CAT (lotilaner) to treat New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in cats. This authorization represents the first EUA granted by the FDA for New World screwworm treatment in felines.
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