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USFDA Approves Sales Of Aurobindo Pharma’s Ulcer Drug In The Market

by Lakshmi Darshini on Aug 21 2015 6:56 PM

The Ulcer durg, Omeprazole delayed-release capsules, are indicated for short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer in adults received approval from FDA.

USFDA Approves Sales Of Aurobindo Pharma’s Ulcer Drug In The Market
The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has approved Aurobindo Pharma to market generic version of Prilosec delayed-release capsules, used to treat ulcer, in the American market.
The company has received final approval from the USFDA to manufacture and market Omeprazole delayed-release capsules in the strengths of 10mg, 20mg and 40mg, Aurobindo Pharma said.

The company's approved abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) is a generic version of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals' Prilosec capsules, it added. Omeprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer in adults.

According to IMS, the product had an estimated market size of USD 422 million for the twelve months ended June 30.

In a separate statement, the company said it has received approval from the USFDA to market generic version of Hoffmann-La Roche's Boniva injection in the American market. The company's Ibandronate Sodium injection is indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Source-PTI


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