Friday, November 23, 2018

Glenmark Pharma gains 2% on USFDA approval for antimicrobial drug

Atovaquone is a generic version of Mepron oral suspension, 750 mg/5 mL, of GlaxoSmithKline LLC.




Glenmark Pharmaceuticals shares gained 1.7 percent in morning on Thursday after the US health regulator approved antimicrobial drug of the company.
"The United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) granted final approval for Atovaquone oral suspension, which is available in 750 mg/5 mL strength," the company said in its filing.
Abbreviated new drug application was filed by its US subsidiary.
Atovaquone is a generic version of Mepron oral suspension, 750 mg/5 mL, of GlaxoSmithKline LLC.
According to IQVIATM sales data, the Mepron market achieved annual sales of approximately $119.1 million.
Glenmark's current portfolio consists of 144 products authorized for distribution in the US marketplace and 55 ANDA's pending approval with the US FDA.
At 09:50 hours IST, the stock was quoting at Rs 643.85, up Rs 2.65, or 0.41 percent on the BSE.

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