Sandoz Launches Pemetrexed In 11 European Countries

Oncology Generic Launch Markets Include Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands And Spain

Sandoz has launched its generic pemetrexed rival to Alimta in a ready-to-dilute 1,000mg presentation in 11 EU countries including Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Spain.

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Sandoz will launch pemetrexed across further European markets in the second half of 2021 • Source: Alamy

Sandoz has announced the launch of a generic version of oncology treatment Alimta (pemetrexed) in 11 countries across Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands and Spain. And according to the company, its ready-to-dilute 1,000mg formulation of the generic, indicated for patients with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer, is expected to be launched further across Europe throughout the second half of 2021.

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