Biocon gets USFDA nod for generic product

Biotechnology major Biocon on Thursday said its unit has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic product.

Biocon Pharma, a subsidiary of the company, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Mycophenolic Acid, the company said in a regulatory filing.

The product is indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in adult patients receiving a kidney transplant and is available in 180mg and 360mg strengths.

This approval further adds to Biocon’s portfolio of vertically integrated complex drug products, the company noted.

  • Related Posts

    Gene Therapy for Cholesterol: Initial Test Results Cheer

    Eli Lilly working on single-dose drug to be administered via IV for long-term gain Mumbai: For millions of heart patients struggling with elevated levels of cholesterol, there is a ray…

    US Biotech Regeneron to launch Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad

    Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced plans to establish the Regeneron Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, a strategic investment that deepens its global operations and scales business functions to advance…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    Gene Therapy for Cholesterol: Initial Test Results Cheer

    Gene Therapy for Cholesterol: Initial Test Results Cheer

    US Biotech Regeneron to launch Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad

    US Biotech Regeneron to launch Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad

    Popped the Pill, Paid the Price to Potentially Fatal Skin Syndrome

    Popped the Pill, Paid the Price to Potentially Fatal Skin Syndrome

    Former Advisor to India’s Union Health Ministry gets Quite a Feather in his Cap

    Former Advisor to India’s Union Health Ministry gets Quite a Feather in his Cap

    Alembic Pharma Secures USFDA Approval for Generic Synthroid Tablets

    Alembic Pharma Secures USFDA Approval for Generic Synthroid Tablets

    STF busts fake meds racket spread across 6 states

    STF busts fake meds racket spread across 6 states