Brethine, which is marketed by Novartis for the prevention and reversal of bronchospasm, had sales of approximately $15 million in the U.S. during 2000. IMPAX's Global Pharmaceuticals
division will begin marketing the product immediately.
"This is our fifth ANDA approval and the first one this year," said Larry Hsu Ph.D., IMPAX's president and COO
. "We are pleased to add Terbutaline Sulfate Tablets to our growing portfolio of
products. As the first generic version of Brethine, this product will offer both patients and payors a cost-effective alternative to the brand."
IMPAX currently has nine ANDA filings pending at the FDA that address more than $5.7 billion in annual U.S. branded product sales. Seven of these filings were made under Paragraph IV of the Hatch-Waxman Amendments.
IMPAX Laboratories Inc. is a technology-based specialty pharmaceutical company applying its formulation expertise and drug-delivery technology to the development of controlled-release and niche generics, in addition to the development of branded products.
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IMPAX markets its generic products through its Global Pharmaceuticals division and intends to market its branded products through the IMPAX Pharmaceuticals division. IMPAX Laboratories has headquarters in Hayward, Calif., and has a full range of capabilities in its Hayward and Philadelphia facilities. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.impaxlabs.com.
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