Glenmark gets USFDA nod to Clindamycin Phosphate Gel to treat acne

Written by Ruchika Sharma Published On 2021-02-11T13:23:44+05:30 | Updated On 11 Feb 2021 1:23 PM IST

Glenmark gets USFDA nod to Clindamycin Phosphate Gel to treat acne

Mumbai: Drugmajor, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, today announced that the company has received final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Clindamycin Phosphate Gel USP, 1%.

The product is a generic version of Cleocin T Gel, 1%, of Pharmacia & Upjohn.

According to IQVIA sales data for the 12 month period ending December 2020, the Cleocin T Gel, 1% market achieved annual sales of approximately $73.8 million*.

Glenmark's current portfolio consists of 169 products authorized for distribution in the U.S. marketplace and 42 ANDA's pending approval with the U.S. FDA.

In addition to these internal filings, Glenmark continues to identify and explore external development partnerships to supplement and accelerate the growth of its existing pipeline and portfolio.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (GPL) is a global research-led pharmaceutical company with presence across Generics, Specialty and OTC business with operations in over 50 countries.

Glenmark's key therapy focus areas globally are respiratory, dermatology and oncology.

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Ruchika Sharma

Ruchika Sharma joined Medical Dialogue as an Correspondent for the Business Section in 2019. She covers all the updates in the Pharmaceutical field, Policy, Insurance, Business Healthcare, Medical News, Health News, Pharma News, Healthcare and Investment. She has completed her B.Com from Delhi University and then pursued postgraduation in M.Com. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in Contact no. 011-43720751