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Lupin receives USFDA approval to market generic hypertension drug

The company has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Propranolol Hydrochloride extended-release capsules in multiple strengths, Lupin Ltd said in a regulatory filing

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Drug maker Lupin on Sunday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic hypertension drug in America.

The company has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Propranolol Hydrochloride extended-release capsules in multiple strengths, Lupin Ltd said in a regulatory filing.

The company's product is the generic version of ANI Pharmaceuticals' Inderal LA extended-release capsules, it added.

The product will be manufactured at the company's Pithampur-based manufacturing plant, the drug firm stated.

Propranolol Hydrochloride extended-release capsules USP are indicated in the management of hypertension.

They may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, particularly a thiazide diuretic.

 

As per IQVIA MAT November 2023 data, Propranolol Hydrochloride extended-release capsules had estimated annual sales of USD 71 million in the US.

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First Published: Jan 14 2024 | 5:18 PM IST

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