Prasco, Shire in Carbatrol Authorized Generic Deal

Jan. 18, 2012, 10:57 PM UTC

Prasco Laboratories Jan. 12 announced it has entered into an agreement with Shire to distribute an authorized generic version of Carbatrol (carbamazepine) extended-release capsules in 100 mg, 200 mg, and 300 mg strengths in the United States.

An authorized generic drug is a branded prescription drug produced by the brand-name manufacturer and repackaged as a generic. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Shire’s Carbatrol is used to treat certain types of seizures and certain types of nerve pain, Mason, Ohio-based Prasco said.

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