Jun 18 2010
Sun Pharma announced that USFDA has granted an approval for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) to market a generic version of Xanax®, alprazolam tablets.
These generic alprazolam tablets, equivalent to Pfizer's Xanax® tablets, include four strengths: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg and 2 mg. Annual sale in US for these strengths of branded and generic alprazolam tablets is estimated at $145 million.
Alprazolam tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorder or the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety. It is also indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia.
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.