Amneal Celebrates FDA Approvals For Generic Namzaric And Afinitor Disperz

Also, Tentative Approval For Off-Patent Rival To Xifaxan Due To Ongoing Litigation

Amneal builds on its affordable medicines business with three FDA approvals – two final and one tentative – for generic rivals referencing AbbVie’s Namzaric, Novartis’ Afinitor Disperz, and Bausch Health’s Xifaxan.

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Amneal has snatched US Food and Drug Administration approval for and launched its generic rival to AbbVie’s Namzaric (memantine/donepezil) extended-release capsules, with the agency also granting 180-day market exclusivity.

The drug, which was approved in 14mg/10mg and 28mg/10mg doses, is indicated to treat moderate to severe dementia due the...

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