Lupin has launched the first generic version of Pred Forte (Prednisolone Acetate) Ophthalmic Suspension USP, 1% in the United States. Being the first generic to be approved and launched, the company is entitled to 180-day competitive generic therapy (CGT) exclusivity.
Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension USP, 1% is a generic equivalent of Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension, 1% of AbbVie, Inc. and is indicated for the treatment of steroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe. Pred Forte had estimated annual sales of $198 million in the U.S. (IQVIA MAT August 2024).
Lupin is an innovation led transnational pharmaceutical company producing, developing and marketing a wide range of branded and generic formulations, biotechnology products and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) globally.
