Par, Mylan Launch Generics of Focalin XR; ANDAs Submitted for Generic Acanya, Axiron

Nov. 20, 2013, 10:46 PM UTC

In recent generic drug developments, Par and Mylan launched versions of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Focalin XR.

Also, Perrigo filed an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for a version of Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences Inc.'s Acanya Gel, and Actavis filed an ANDA for a version of Eli Lilly’s Axiron.

Par Pharmaceutical Cos. Nov. 20 announced it has begun shipping its version of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride) 15 mg and 30 mg extended-release capsules following approval by the FDA.

Focalin XR is indicated for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years old and older.

Par, which is ...

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