Generics/News

Generic quetiapine launched but the fight goes on

Generics/News | Posted 13/04/2012

The news of AstraZeneca’s failed attempts to delay generic competition for its blockbuster antipsychotic drug Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate) has caused a gold rush among generic companies, who are falling over each other to launch their generic versions.

FDA approves first generics to treat high blood pressure and kidney disease

Generics/News | Posted 13/04/2012

On 2 April 2012, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (Teva) announced that it had launched generic versions of sanofi-aventis’ high blood pressure treatments Avapro (irbesartan) and Avalide (irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide) in the US.

AstraZeneca losing fight against generic quetiapine

Generics/News | Posted 06/04/2012

AstraZeneca’s is losing the fight it seems to protect its blockbuster antipsychotic drug Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate).

Novartis introduces branded generic tacrolimus

Generics/News | Posted 06/04/2012

Novartis announced on 3 April 2012 that it had launched a branded generic version of Astellas Pharma’s immunosuppressant Prograf (tacrolimus).

FDA approves first generic ibandronate sodium osteoporosis drugs

Generics/News | Posted 30/03/2012

FDA announced on 19 March 2012 the approval of the first generics of GlaxoSmithKline’s and Roche’s postmenopausal osteoporosis drug Boniva (ibandronate sodium).

AstraZeneca sues FDA over generic quetiapine

Generics/News | Posted 23/03/2012

In an attempt to prevent competition from generics to its blockbuster anti-psychotic drug Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate), pharma giant AstraZeneca has filed a lawsuit against FDA.

Generic rosuvastatin approved in Canada

Generics/News | Posted 23/03/2012

Generics giant Mylan Pharmaceuticals (Mylan) announced on 15 March 2012 that it had received approval from Health Canada for a generic version of AstraZeneca’s leading cholesterol drug Crestor (rosuvastatin). The approval covers tablets in 5, 10, 20 and 40 mg strengths.

First generic atorvastatin launched in Australia and Europe

Generics/News | Posted 16/03/2012

On 6 March 2012, Ranbaxy announced that it had obtained, pursuant to a settlement agreement with Pfizer, the rights to an early entry of its generic atorvastatin in Germany, Italy, The Netherlands and Sweden.

Hospira re-joins Generic Pharmaceutical Association

Generics/News | Posted 02/03/2012

Hospira announced on 23 February 2012 that the company had re-joined the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA). Hospira, self-proclaimed leader in injectable generics, added that it is dedicated to ‘advancing wellness’, a goal that matches well with the GPhA’s core purpose of bringing affordable medications to patients who need them.

Apotex clopidogrel at-risk launch costs US$442 million

Generics/News | Posted 02/03/2012

Sanofi and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) announced on 8 February 2012 that generic drugmaker Apotex had paid a whopping US$442 million in damages in the Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) patent infringement case against Apotex.