Generics/News

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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).

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).

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).

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.