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Lupin’s arm receives USFDA approval for Generic Plan B Tablets

24 Jan 2013 Evaluate

Pharma major, Lupin’s subsidiary - Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc (collectively Lupin) has received final approval for its Levonorgestrel Tablets USP, 0.75 mg (Rx/OTC) from the United States Food and Drugs Administration (US FDA) to market a generic version of Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.’s Plan B Tablets, 0.75 mg.

Lupin’s Levonorgestrel Tablets Levonorgestrel 0.75mg tablets is a progestin?only emergency contraceptive, indicated for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure.

Plan B Tablets had annual US sales of approximately $81.1 million (IMS MAT Sept 2012 sales).

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