Lupin receives USFDA approval for generic blood pressure lowering drug

These are generic equivalent of Toprol-XL Tablets of Sequel Therapeutics, LLC

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Aug 16 2023 | 8:36 PM IST

Pharma major Lupin Ltd on Wednesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market its generic Metoprolol Succinate extended-release tablets used for lowering blood pressure.

The approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for the abbreviated new drug application is for Metoprolol Succinate extended-release tablets of strengths 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg, Lupin said in a regulatory filing.

These are generic equivalent of Toprol-XL Tablets of Sequel Therapeutics, LLC.

This product will be manufactured at Lupin's Pithampur facility in India, the company said.

Metoprolol Succinate extended-release tablets had an estimated annual sales of USD 305 million in the US, the company said citing IQVIA MAT June 2023 data.

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First Published: Aug 16 2023 | 8:36 PM IST

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