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Lupin gets USFDA nod for anti-inflammatory drug

PTI New Delhi | Updated on February 25, 2019 Published on February 25, 2019

Drug firm Lupin on Monday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market Methylprednisolone tablets used for treatment of inflammation in many conditions.

The company has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market a generic version of Pharmacia and Upjohn Company’s Medrol tablets, Lupin said in a statement.

The drug is indicated to treat endocrine and rheumatic disorders, among others.

As per IQVIA MAT December 2018 data, the company said, Methylprednisolone tablets had annual sales of around $ 114.3 million in the US.

Lupin shares settled marginally down at Rs 776 on the BSE today.

Published on February 25, 2019
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