Lupin has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel, 0.38%. Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel, 0.38% is bioequivalent to Lotemax SM Ophthalmic Gel of Bausch & Lomb Inc. Lupin is the exclusive first-to-file for this product and is eligible for 180 days of generic drug exclusivity. This product will be manufactured at Lupin’s Pithampur facility in India.
Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel, 0.38% is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery. Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel, 0.38% (RLD Lotemax SM) had an estimated annual sale of $29 million in the U.S. (IQVIA MAT May 2025).
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.
| Company Name | CMP |
|---|---|
| Sun Pharma Inds. | 1872.40 |
| Dr. Reddys Lab | 1279.70 |
| Cipla | 1304.70 |
| Zydus Lifesciences | 956.65 |
| Lupin | 2245.65 |
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