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Natco Pharma files ANDA for Bendamustine Hydrochloride powder

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Used as a chemotherapy medicine

Natco Pharma announced today that its marketing partner in the USA, Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., has filed an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Bendamustine Hydrochloride powder; IV infusion (25mg/vial and 100mg/vial).

Teva (Cephalon) sells Bendamustine Hydrochloride under brand name TREANDA, used as a chemotherapy medicine in oncology segment.

The market size of Bendamustine Hydrochloride in the USA is approximately US$660M for twelve months ending September 2013, according to IMS Health.

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First Published: Apr 28 2014 | 10:23 AM IST

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