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Advair: A Big Generic Opportunity And A Big Question Mark In 2017

 
• By Jessica Merrill

Takeda’s Velcade, Pfizer’s Viagra and Gilead’s Viread are among the brand drugs expected to face generic competition in the US for the first time in 2017. One unknown is if FDA will approve Mylan’s or Hikma’s ANDAs for a generic version of GSK’s Advair.

Biopharma In Perspective 2016-2017

The launch of a generic version of GlaxoSmithKline PLC’s blockbuster asthma drug Advair Diskus (fluticasone/salmeterol) in the US could be one of the biggest commercial opportunities for generic manufacturers in 2017, but it is still uncertain whether or not FDA will pave the way for one to reach the market.

Mylan NV and Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC have both confirmed FDA has accepted their ANDAs to market generic versions of Advair, with action dates of March 28 and May 10, 2017, respectively

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