FDA approves fingolimod drug for multiple sclerosis

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FDA approves fingolimod drug for multiple sclerosis

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The first oral medication for multiple sclerosis was approved today by the Food & Drug Administration. Physicians praised the decision to approve the drug, called fingolimod, saying it would give multiple sclerosis patients new options for treatment.

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