Health & Fitness
Mon, March 5, 2012
HYDERABAD, India--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Dr. Reddyas Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) announced today that it has launched Ziprasidone Hydrochloride Capsules, a bioequivalent generic version of Geodon in the US market on March 2, 2012 following the approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) of Dr. Reddyas ANDA for Ziprasidone Hydrochloride Capsules.
The Geodon brand had U.S. sales of approximately $1.34 billion for the most recent twelve months ending December 2011 according to IMS Health.
Dr. Reddyas Ziprasidone Hydrochloride Capsules in 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg and 80 mg strengths are available in 60 count bottle size.
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About Dr. Reddyas
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: RDY) is an integrated global pharmaceutical company, committed to providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives through its three businesses - Pharmaceutical Services and Active ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products. Dr. Reddy's offers a portfolio of products and services including APls, custom pharmaceutical services, generics, biosimilars, differentiated formulations and NCEs. Therapeutic focus is on gastro-intestinal, cardiovascular, diabetology, oncology, pain management, anti-infective and pediatrics. Major markets include India, USA, UK, Germany, Romania, Russia and CIS, Venezuela, South Africa, and New Zealand. For more information, log on to: [ www.drreddys.com ]
Geodon is a trademark of Pfizer Inc.
IMS National Sales Perspectives: Retail and Non-Retail MAT December 2011
