Friday, 13 December 2013

Lupin extends gain as arm launches generic Cymbalta Delayed-Release capsules in US

Lupin’s - US subsidiary - Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (LPI) has launched its Duloxetine Hydrochloride Delayed-release (HCI DR) Capsules 20 mg, 30 mg and 60 mg strengths. The Company received final approval to market its Duloxetine HCl DR Capsules USP, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg and 60mg strengths from the United States Food and Drugs Administration (FDA). Lupin’s Duloxetine HCl DR Capsules 20 mg, 30 mg and 60 mg strengths are the generic equivalent of Eli Lilly & Company’s (Lilly) Cymbalta Delayed‐release Capsules 20mg, 30mg and 60mg.

Duloxetine HCl DR Capsules are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) andmanagement of neuropathic pain (DPNP) associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Cymbalta Delayed‐Release Capsules 20 mg, 30 mg and 60 mg strengths had annual U.S sales of approximately USD 5.43 billion (IMS MAT Sep, 2013).

Lupin is an innovation led transnational pharmaceutical company producing and developing a wide range of branded and generic formulations and APIs globally.

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