Zydus Lifesciences Receives USFDA Approval for Menopause Treatment Patch
Zydus Lifesciences has received final USFDA approval for its generic Estradiol and Levonorgestrel Transdermal System, a menopause treatment patch equivalent to Bayer's Climara Pro. The drug, used for moderate to severe menopause symptoms and osteoporosis prevention, is designated as a Competitive Generic Therapy, making it eligible for 180 days of market exclusivity upon first commercial sale. Manufactured at Zydus's Moraiya facility, the product targets a US market with annual sales around $45.7 million. This approval marks Zydus's 458th USFDA nod out of 516 filings.
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news18 broke this story on 21 Oct, 08:16 am. Other outlets followed.
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