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Sandoz's Less Frequently Dosed Copaxone Generic Glatopa Hits Teva Two Months Early

 
• By Mandy Jackson

Teva said its 2018 revenue guidance reflected an April launch for the 40 mg dose of Glatopa, but Sandoz and partner Momenta announced FDA approval and the US launch of their less frequently administered Copaxone generic on Feb. 13.

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The hits just won't stop coming for Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., the latest of which is the FDA approval and US launch of Glatopa 40 mg – Sandoz International GMBH's and Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s less frequently dosed generic formulation of Teva's multiple sclerosis blockbuster Copaxone.

Copaxone (glatiramer acetate) sales already have been hurt by the launch of 20 mg generics and the first approved 40 mg generic – Mylan NV's product was approved and launched in October. Also see "Surprise! Mylan's Copaxone Generic Sets Teva Up For A Struggle" - Scrip, 4 October, 2017

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