Cadila Healthcare, a global pharmaceuticals company, and its subsidiary Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., a leading generic pharmaceutical company in the United States, have finalized an agreement with Kowa Company, Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. and Nissan Chemical Industries, to settle all outstanding patent litigation related to Livalo (pitavastatin calcium) tablets.
Under the terms of the agreement, Kowa and Nissan grants Zydus a license to market Zydus’ generic version of Livalo beginning on May 2, 2023, or earlier under certain circumstances. Other terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
Zydus Cadila is an innovative, global pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of healthcare therapies. The group employs over 19,500 people worldwide and is dedicated to creating healthier communities globally.
