Cipla files ANDA for generic version of Advair Diskus

It is indicated as a twice-daily prescription medicine to treat asthma in patients aged four years and older. It is also used in the long term to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both, for better breathing and fewer flare-ups.

Commenting on the filing, Mr Umang Vohra (MD and Global CEO, Cipla Limited) said, "We are pleased to announce the ANDA submission for generic Advair Diskus® to the USFDA. This marks a significant milestone and represents our commitment to increasing patient access to complex treatment options in the respiratory space and will also play a major role in our strategy towards building a respiratory franchise in the US. Our unparalleled range of offerings in this space has established our position as lung leaders in India and emerging markets and we intend to extend this offering to our developed markets."

Cipla Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, headquartered in Mumbai, India.

The Company was founded by Khwaja Abdul Hamied in 1935 in Mumbai.

Cipla primarily develops medicines to treat respiratory, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, diabetes, weight control, depression, and other medical conditions.

Cipla has 34 manufacturing units in 8 locations across India and a presence in over 80 countries.

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