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    Glenmark Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic version of Nexium to treat acid reflux

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    Glenmark Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic version of Nexium to treat acid reflux

    The approved products Esomeprazole Magnesium delayed-release capsule is a generic version of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals' Nexium delayed-release capsules.


    New Delhi: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on May 14 said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for a generic version of AstraZeneca's Nexium, used to treat acid reflux.


    Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc, USA has been granted final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (US FDA) for Esomeprazole Magnesium delayed-release capsules USP in the strengths of 20 mg and 40 mg, the company said in a BSE filing.


    The approved products is a generic version of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals' Nexium delayed-release capsules.


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    Citing IQVIA sales data, Glenmark said, Nexium delayed-release capsules, 20 mg and 40 mg achieved annual sales of around $395.1 million in the 12-month period ended March 2019.


    The company said its current portfolio consists of 153 products authorised for distribution in the US and 58 ANDA's pending approval with the USFDA.



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    Source : PTI

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    Farhat Nasim
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      Farhat Nasim joined Medical Dialogue an Editor for the Business Section in 2017. She Covers all the updates in the Pharmaceutical field, Policy, Insurance, Business Healthcare, Medical News, Health News, Pharma News, Healthcare and Investment. She is a graduate of St.Xavier’s College Ranchi. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in Contact no. 011-43720751 To know about our editorial team click here

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