Actavis receives FDA approval for Ropinirole ER Tablets

Actavis Group, an international generic pharmaceuticals company, today announced that it received US FDA approval of Ropinirole Extended-Release Tablets, 2mg, 4mg, 6mg, 8mg and 12mg, a generic equivalent to GlaxoSmithKline's Requip® XL.  Actavis believes this is the first generic Requip® XL available in the US.  Distribution of the product has commenced.  

Requip® XL, 2mg, 4mg, 6mg, 8mg and 12mg, had US sales of approximately $59.4 million for the 12 months ending December 31, 2011, according to IMS Health.   

Commenting on the new approval, Doug Boothe, CEO of Actavis in the US, said:

"The launch of Ropinirole Extended-Release Tablets showcases Actavis' commitment in bringing new products to market to benefit both patients and payors. We are proud to play a part in lowering healthcare costs through the introduction of quality generic products."