Lupin gets USFDA nod to market hypertension treatment tablets

The product is a generic version of US WorldMeds LLC's Corgard tablets in the same strengths

drugs, medicines, USFDA
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Oct 09 2017 | 8:30 PM IST
Drug firm Lupin on Monday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator to market generic Nadolol tablets, used for treatment of hypertension, in the American market.

The company has received final approval to market its Nadolol tablets USP, 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), Lupin said in a filing to BSE.

The product is a generic version of US WorldMeds LLC's Corgard tablets in the same strengths, it added.

Also Read

As per IMS MAT June 2017 data, Nadolol tablets USP in the three strengths had annual sales of around USD 109.8 million in the US, Lupin said.

The tablets are indicated for management of patients with angina pectoris and for the treatment of hypertension, it added.

Shares of Lupin on Monday closed at Rs 1,038.15 on BSE, down 0.40 per cent from previous close.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Oct 09 2017 | 8:29 PM IST

Next Story