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Tentative FDA approval for chemotherapy generic

Generics/News | Posted 13/11/2015

Aurobindo Pharma (Aurobindo) has received tentative US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for chemotherapy generic palonosetron. The Indian generics maker received tentative FDA approval for its generic injectable intravenous palonosetron at a dosage of 0.25 mg/5 mL on 4 November 2015.

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Sandoz launches authorized fluvastatin generic in US

Generics/News | Posted 06/11/2015

Sandoz, the generics division of Novartis, announced on 16 October 2015 the launch of an authorized generic version of Lescol (fluvastatin) tablets.

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Teva launches enlarged prostate generic in the US

Generics/News | Posted 30/10/2015

Generics giant Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (Teva) announced on 12 October 2015 the exclusive launch of generic dutasteride capsules (0.5 mg) in the US.

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ADHD generic receives US FDA approval

Generics/News | Posted 23/10/2015

US generics maker Impax Laboratories (Impax) announced on 21 October 2015 that the company had received approval for its attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) guanfacine generic.

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Sanofi launches authorized leflunomide generic in US

Generics/News | Posted 16/10/2015

Sanofi US announced on 1 October 2015 that the company’s US generics division, Winthrop, had launched an authorized generic version of Arava (leflunomide) tablets.

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Allergan makes deal with Amneal over its Namenda XR generic

Generics/News | Posted 09/10/2015

Allergan has gained some breathing space for the extended-release version of its blockbuster Alzheimer’s disease treatment Namenda XR (memantine XR) after making a deal to delay generics entry for more than four years.

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FDA approval for guaifenesin generics

Generics/News | Posted 02/10/2015

Allergan (formerly Actavis) and its partner Perrigo Company (Perrigo) announced on 10 September 2015 that the companies had received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for their abbreviated new drug applications for three guaifenesin generics.

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First generic version of Alzheimer’s patch launched in US

Generics/News | Posted 25/09/2015

US generics company Alvogen announced on 31 August 2015 the launch of its generic equivalent of Novartis’s Alzheimer’s disease treatment Exelon patch (rivastigmine transdermal system) in the US.

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Mylan sued over generic prostate cancer drug

Generics/News | Posted 18/09/2015

Generics giant Mylan announced on 18 August 2015 that the company was being sued by BTG International, Janssen Biotech, Janssen Oncology and Janssen Research & Development in connection with the filing of an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for generic abiraterone acetate.

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Advocates demand generic version of Abbott’s HIV drug Kaletra

Generics/News | Posted 09/12/2011

FDA watchdog Public Citizen, along with public health groups in a dozen countries, has launched a global campaign demanding the authorisation of generics competition for Abbott Laboratories’ HIV drug Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir) before its exclusivity expires.

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Yasmin generic launched in US

Generics/News | Posted 11/09/2015

US generics giant Mylan Pharmaceuticals (Mylan) announced on 8 September 2015 the US launch of its generic version of Bayer’s oral contraceptive pill Yasmin (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol), following approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of its abbreviated new drug applications (ANDA). This marks Mylan’s thirteenth oral contraceptive launch in the US.

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US FDA approval for Hep B and osteoporosis generics

Generics/News | Posted 04/09/2015

Indian generics maker Aurobindo Pharma (Aurobindo) has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for two more generics from its portfolio, bringing its total abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) approvals to 210 (182 final and 28 tentative).

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Alzheimer generic launched in the US

Generics/News | Posted 28/08/2015

Indian generics giant Dr Reddy’s Laboratories announced on 13 July 2015 the launch of generic memantine hydrochloride tablets in dosages of 5 and 10 mg, following approval of the company’s abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Generic Parkinson’s drug hits US market

Generics/News | Posted 21/08/2015

Indian generics giant Dr Reddy’s Laboratories announced on 12 August 2015 that it had launched generic pramipexole dihydrochloride extended-release tablets in dosages of 0.375, 0.75, 1.5, 3 and 4.5 mg, following approval of the company’s abbreviated new drug application by the US Food and Drug Administration on 7 August 2015.

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ANI Pharmaceuticals acquires 22 generics from Teva

Generics/News | Posted 14/08/2015

US-based brand-name and generics manufacturer ANI Pharmaceuticals (ANI) announced on 13 July 2015 that it had acquired 22 previously marketed generics from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (Teva).

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Generic bivalirudin approved in US

Generics/News | Posted 07/08/2015

US-based injectables and biosimilars specialist Hospira announced on 16 July 2015 the approval of its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for generic bivalirudin for injection by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Actavis hit with lawsuit over generic version of weight-loss drug

Generics/News | Posted 31/07/2015

US-based obesity specialist Orexigen Therapeutics (Orexigen) and its North American partner, Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Takeda), have sued Actavis (Allergan’s US generics business) over its generic version of the weight-loss drug Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion).

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Mylan launches generic asthma inhaler in UK

Generics/News | Posted 03/07/2015

US generics manufacturer Mylan announced on 8 June 2015 that it had launched the first bioequivalent alternative to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)’s asthma inhaler Seretide/Advair (fluticasone/salmeterol) in the UK.