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Business News/ Politics / Policy/  Lupin gets USFDA nod for arthritis drug
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Lupin gets USFDA nod for arthritis drug

The Mumbai-based company has received final approval for its Celecoxib capsules in 50 mg strength, from the USFDA

Celecoxib capsules are indicated for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and acute pain. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/MintPremium
Celecoxib capsules are indicated for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and acute pain. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

New Delhi: Drug firm Lupin Ltd on Monday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market generic version of GD Searle LLC’s Celebrex capsules, used to treat arthritis, in the American market.

The Mumbai-based company has received final approval for its Celecoxib capsules in 50 mg strength from the US food and drugs administration (FDA) to market a generic version of GD Searle LLC’s Celebrex capsules, Lupin said in a statement.

The company has also received tentative approvals for its product in strengths of 100 mg, 200 mg and 400 mg from the FDA, it added.

GD Searle LLC’s is a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc.

Celecoxib capsules are indicated for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and acute pain.

According to IMS sales data, Celebrex capsules had annual US sales of $2.44 billion.

Lupin shares on Monday closed at 1,359 apiece on the BSE, down 0.74% from their previous close.

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Published: 03 Nov 2014, 06:25 PM IST
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