US Albuterol Market Hots Up With Lupin ProAir Approval

Analyst Predicts Albuterol ‘End Of The Road’

02 Sep 2020

The market for generic albuterol sulfate is becoming increasingly commoditized in the US, with Lupin announcing FDA approval for generic ProAir – the Indian company’s first device-based inhalation product in the US. Nevertheless, it remains a lucrative opportunity for ANDA sponsors.

COPD awareness frame poster with lungs filled with air bubbles on red background. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease symbol. Medical template for clinics and centers. Vector illustration. — Lupin's ANDA approval and projected launch is the second for Teva's ProAir HFA • Source: Shutterstock

A third generic albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol, a second generic version of Teva’s ProAir HFA inhaler, is set to enter the US market, with Lupin announcing US Food and Drug Administration approval for its abbreviated new drug application product.

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