Aurobindo Pharma bags USFDA nod for Saxagliptin Tablets

Saxagliptin Tablets, 2.5 mg and 5 mg is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in multiple clinical settings.

Published On 2023-08-01 09:15 GMT   |   Update On 2023-08-01 09:15 GMT
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HyderabadAurobindo Pharma Limited has announced that the company has received a final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Saxagliptin Tablets, 2.5 mg and 5 mg, which is to be bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), Onglyza Tablets, 2.5 mg and 5 mg, of AstraZeneca AB.

Aurobindo is eligible for 180 days of shared generic drug exclusivity for Saxagliptin Tablets, 2.5 mg and 5 mg. The product is being launched immediately.

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The approved product has an estimated market size of around US$ 101 million for the twelve months ending June 2023, according to IQVIA. Aurobindo now has a total of 466 ANDA approvals (439 Final approvals and 27 tentative approvals) from USFDA.

Saxagliptin Tablets, 2.5 mg and 5 mg is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in multiple clinical settings.

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Aurobindo Pharma Limited is an integrated global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Hyderabad, India. The Company develops, manufactures, and commercializes a wide range of generic pharmaceuticals, branded specialty pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients globally in over 150 countries.
The company has 25 manufacturing and packaging facilities that are approved by leading regulatory agencies including USFDA, UK MHRA, EDQM, Japan PMDA, WHO, Health Canada, South Africa MCC, Brazil ANVISA. The company’s product portfolio is spread over 7 major therapeutic/product areas encompassing CNS, AntiRetroviral, CVS, Antibiotics, Gastroenterological, Anti-Diabetics and Anti-Allergic, supported by a strong R&D set-up.
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