Newly launched include generics of Spiriva HandiHaler, Forteo, Livalo and Farxiga.
Lupin has launched its generic version of Spiriva HandiHaler. Lupin’s tiotropium bromide inhalation powder capsule is approved to treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Additionally, the FDA has approved several generic products developed by Lupin. Pitavastatin tablets, 1 mg, 2 mg, and 4 mg and a generic equivalent of Livalo, was approved to treat adults with primary hyperlipidemia, and adults and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
Lupin has also received tentative approval from the FDA for dapagliflozin tablets, 5 mg, and 10 mg to market a generic equivalent of Farxiga, which is used to treat patients with diabetes. Both products will be manufactured at Lupin’s Pithampur facility in India.
Lupin also received FDA approval of ganirelix acetate injection, 250 mcg/0.5 mL single-dose prefilled syringe, which is used for infertility treatment. It will be manufactured at Lupin’s Nagpur facility in India.
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