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Lupin Gets Another First With Fostair

Plans UK Launch Later This Year Following MHRA Approval For Luforbec Version

 
• By Dave Wallace

Lupin has claimed a first with a UK approval for a rival to Fostair. The Indian company has told Generics Bulletin that it is planning to roll out the Luforbec branded generic later this year.

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Lupin has claimed the first UK approval for a Fostair generic • Source: Alamy

Lupin has added to a recent string of firsts by claiming the first UK approval for a generic version of Chiesi’s Fostair (beclometasone/formoterol) 100mcg/6mcg dose pressurized metered dose inhaler.

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