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Lupin receives USFDA approval for Generic Prilosec Capsules

27 Aug 2015 Evaluate

Lupin has received final approval for its Omeprazole Delayed-Release capsules 40 mg from the United States Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) to market a generic version of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (AstraZeneca) Prilosec Delayed-Release capsules 40 mg. Lupin's Omeprazole Delayed-Release capsules 40 mg are the AB rated generic equivalent of AstraZeneca's Prilosec Delayed-Release capsules 40mg.

It is indicated for the short-term treatment of Duodenal Ulcer, Gastric Ulcer, treatment of Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), maintenance of healing of Erosive Esophagitis and Pathological Hypersecretory conditions.  Prilosec had annual US sales of $185 million (IMS MAT June 2015).

Lupin is an innovation led transnational pharmaceutical company producing and developing a wide range of branded & generic formulations, APIs and biotechnology products.

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