Coreg CR, a new extended-release carvedilol

March 2007

You'll soon see Coreg CR, a new extended-release carvedilol.

Glaxo will try to get patients switched to the new version before generics for Coreg hit the shelves this fall. To reach this goal, they'll price it a little LESS than branded Coreg.

Coreg CR is a CAPSULE...and is given ONCE a day instead of BID.

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