ANI Acquires Application for Lithobid

July 1, 2014, 9:39 PM UTC

ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc. July 1 announced that it has acquired the new drug application for Lithobid (lithium carbonate) extended-release 300 mg tablets from Noven Therapeutics LLC.

Lithobid is indicated in the treatment of manic episodes of bipolar disorder. Total consideration for the product was $12 million, including an $11 million upfront payment and a $1 million future milestone payment, the Baudette, Minn.-based company said.

ANI said it expects to launch Lithobid in July under its own label.

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