Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Mylan Launches Paroxetine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets

Mylan Inc. today announced that Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched Paroxetine Hydrochloride (HCl) Extended-release (ER) Tablets, the generic version of GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK) Paxil CR(R). As the first company to successfully file an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) containing a paragraph IV certification for the 12.5 mg and 25 mg tablets, Mylan has earned 180 days of marketing exclusivity for these two strengths. Reflecting a supply and distribution agreement with GSK, Mylan also has the right to market the 37.5 mg strength. Mylan is not aware of any other ANDA filers with paragraph IV certifications for this product.

The details can be read here.

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