Monday, November 3, 2008

Barr Announces Approval of Generic Camptosar Injection, 20 mg/mL

Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that its subsidiary, PLIVA - Lachema a.s., has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its generic version of Pfizer Inc.'s Camptosar(R) (irinotecan hydrochloride) Injection, 20 mg/mL, packaged in 40 mg/2 mL and 100 mg/5 mL vials. The Company plans to launch its product in the fourth quarter of 2008. Barr's U.S. generic injectable portfolio now totals nine products.

The details can be read here.

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