Was Coronavirus A Factor In Cipla's Albuterol FDA Approval?

Indian Firm Was Recently Given Nod For First US Proventil Rival

The agency said Cipla’s ANDA met all the requirements for approval, but also that there is increased demand for the products.

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The US FDA's approval of the first generic of Proventil HFA came as there are worries about product shortages • Source: Shutterstock

The US Food and Drug Administration has suggested that its approval of the first generic version of Merck & Co.’s Proventil HFA (albuterol sulfate) metered dose inhaler may have at least some connection to the coronavirus outbreak.

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