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Aurobindo Pharma gets USFDA nod for hypertension drug

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BS Reporter Mumbai

Aurobindo Pharma, today received the final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Ramipril Capsules.

“Ramipril Capsules are indicated for the treatment of hypertension and falls under the Cardiovascular (CVS) therapeutic segment. The product has a market size of approximately $95 million for the twelve months ending September 2010 according to IMS and will be launched soon,” the company said in a release.

Hyderabad-based, Aurobindo Pharma now has a total of 138 ANDA approvals (108 final approvals and 30 tentative approvals) from USFDA.

Aurobindo Pharma Limited  manufactures generic pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

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First Published: Jun 10 2011 | 1:14 PM IST

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