Belgian biopharma Hyloris Pharmaceuticals SA has announced that its development partner Padagis LLC has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for the first generic rival to AbbVie’s Condylox (podofilox) Gel 0.5% . Podofilox gel is an antimycotic drug for the topical treatment of external genital and perianal warts.
Hyloris Announces Approval Of Condylox First Generic
US FDA Authorizes Podofilox Product With 180-Day CGT Exclusivity
Hyloris has received US approval for its generic podofilox gel, previously referred to as HY-016.

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