FDA approves Wockhardt generic ulcer drug
Posted on Tuesday, 18th September 2012
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic ulcer treatment made by Wockhardt, the Indian drug maker said Monday.
Wockhardt announced the approval and launch of lansoprazole delayed-release capsules in the 15-mg and 30-mg strengths. The drug is a generic version of Prevacid, which Takeda markets in the United States.
The drug has a market of about $700 million in the United States, according to IMS Health.