India, Oct. 23 -- Ahmedabad based healthcare company, Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd is awarded a patent for its liquid Diclofenac Metered-Dose Rectal Spray (Diclofenac Rectal Spray).

The patent has been awarded by the Government of India for "A Novel Liquid Rectal Spray Dosage Form Containing Diclofenac and Its Pharmaceutically Active Salts"

This patent is valid for 20 years. The company has necessary approvals from Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) and planning to launch it in the Indian market by January 2020. The Company is also planning to apply for a Global Patent for this novel solution.

As per the release, "Lincoln Pharma's Liquid rectal spray dosage offers faster and better absorption of the drug resulting in quick relief a...