Generics/News

EMA approves hypertension and Parkinson’s generics

Generics/News | Posted 17/05/2019

The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) announced on 26 April 2019 that it had recommended granting marketing authorization for hypertension and Parkinson’s generics.

Stada launches generic Exforge following patent revocation

Generics/News | Posted 19/04/2019

German generics producer Stada Arzneimittel announced on 20 March 2019 that it is set to launch a generic version of the antihypertensive Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan combination), following the revocation of a Novartis European patent.

FDA approves generics from Amneal and Dr Reddy’s, and Natco submits ANDA

Generics/News | Posted 22/03/2019

In January 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Amneal Pharmaceutical’s (Amneal) generic Exelon patch and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (Dr Reddy’s) Tosymra nasal spray, and Natco Pharma submitted an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) to FDA for its Ibrutinab tablets.

Mylan launches Advair generic at 70% discount

Generics/News | Posted 01/03/2019

US-based drugmaker Mylan announced on 12 February 2019 the launch of Wixela Inhub (fluticasone/salmeterol inhalation powder, USP) at a list price 70% less than the originator product, GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) best-selling asthma drug Advair Diskus.

Zydus gets FDA approval for skin, heart and acid reflux generics

Generics/News | Posted 15/02/2019

Zydus Cadila has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market betamethasone dipropionate cream, 0.05%, a generic version of Diprolene® AF, and generic amlodipine and atorvastatin tablets (Caduet®). It has also received tentative FDA approval to market generic esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules (Nexium®). This brings the total approvals of the Zydus group to 247, and it has so far filed over 330 abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) since the filing process commenced in the 2003‒2004 financial year.

FDA approves Lupin’s generic clobazam and Dr Reddy's launches follow-on sevelamer carbonate

Generics/News | Posted 08/02/2019

By end of 2018, Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its clobazam oral suspension, 2.5 mg/mL, and Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd (Dr Reddy) launched its sevelamer carbonate for oral suspension.

Teva receives FDA approval for Sabril and launches Elidel cream

Generics/News | Posted 01/02/2019

In January 2019, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (Teva) received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its first generic version of Sabril (vigabatrin) and launched a generic version of Elidel (pimecrolimus) cream, 1%, in the US.

Sun Pharma gets FDA approval for ganirelix acetate and plans to acquire Japan’s Pola Pharma

Generics/News | Posted 25/01/2019

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (Sun Pharma), one of India’s largest pharmaceutical company, marks the start of 2019 with two exciting new developments.

Dr Reddy’s launches omeprazole and continues sales of generic Suboxone in the US

Generics/News | Posted 18/01/2019

India-based generics manufacturer Dr Reddy’s is set to have a busy 2019 with the recent launch of generic omeprazole delayed-release tablets for the treatment of heartburn, and the lifting of a US injunction on its anti-narcotic addiction generic Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone).