Lupin gets USFDA approval for HIV drug

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc, the company's US subsidiary, will commence marketing the product shortly

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 26 2014 | 4:49 PM IST
Drug major Lupin has received US health regulator's approval to market a generic version of ViiV Healthcare's Epivir Tablets, used in treating HIV infection, in the American market.

The Mumbai-based firm has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Lamivudine tablets in strengths of 150 mg and 300 mg, Lupin Ltd said in a statement.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc (LPI), the company's US subsidiary, would commence marketing the product shortly, it added.

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Epivir tablets are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection.

According to IMS MAT September 2014 sales data, Epivir tablets had annual US sales of $39.7 million.

Lupin shares were trading at Rs 1,401 apiece on the BSE, down 0.12% from their previous close.
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First Published: Dec 26 2014 | 4:00 PM IST

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