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Perrigo ANDA Approval Brings New Options To Generic Mucinex DM Maximum Strength Portfolio

 
• By Eileen Francis

Perrigo's first OTC drug approved in 2018 is extended-relief guaifenesin 1,200 mg and dextromethorphan 60 mg tablets, planned for launch under its own store brand, Goodsense, as well as distribution for retailer and private label brands. It already distributes the product for store and private label brands through an agreement with Teva.

Perrigo Co. PLC has been providing US retailers and other customers with extended relief guaifenesin 1,200 mg and dextromethorphan 60 mg tablets for the past few years under an agreement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., but now has new options with the approval of its own ANDA for the product.

The product indicated to control coughs and break up mucus is a generic equivalent of Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC's...

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