Lupin recieves USFDA approval for ramipril

Commercial shipments of the product has commenced. Ramipril had annual sales of $920 million for the twelve months ended December 2007, based on IMS Health sales data.
Lupin's Ramapril capsules are the AB-rated generic equivalent of King Pharmaceutical's Altace capsules, indicated for the treatment of hypertension.
On June 5, in an effort to restrict Lupin's launch, King filed a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction against Lupin Pharmaceuticals.
The hearing occurred on June 10 and King's motion was denied, it said.
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First Published: Jun 11 2008 | 3:57 PM IST

