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Glenmark receives ANDA approval for Desonide Ointment, 0.05%


Mumbai, India; September 19, 2017: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (Glenmark) has been granted final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for Desonide Ointment, 0.05%, the generic version of Desonide Ointment, 0.05%, of Perrigo New York Inc. According to IMS Health sales data for the 12 month period ending July 2017, the Desonide Ointment, 0.05% market1 achieved annual sales of approximately $23.4 million*. Glenmark’s current portfolio consists of 124 products authorized for distribution in the U.S. marketplace and 62 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. All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. About Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.:  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (GPL) is a research-driven, global, integrated pharmaceutical organization. It is ranked among the top 75 Pharma & Biotech companies of the world in terms of revenue (SCRIP 100 Rankings published in the year 2017). Glenmark is a leading player in the discovery of new molecules both NCEs (new chemical entity) and NBEs (new biological entity). Glenmark has several molecules in various stages of clinical development and is focused in the areas of oncology, dermatology and respiratory. The company has significant presence in the branded generics markets across emerging economies including India. Glenmark has 16 manufacturing facilities across five countries and has six R&D centers. The Generics business of Glenmark services the requirements of the US and Western European markets. The API business sells its products in over 80 countries, including the US, various countries in the EU, South America and India. ### For further information, please contact:  Ramkumar Uppara/Shibani Shah Glenmark, Mumbai, India Tel: [+91 22] 4018 9984/9348 Email: corpcomm@glenmarkpharma.com 1Market includes brand and all available therapeutic equivalents *IMS Health National Sales Perspectives: Retail & Non-Retail, July 2017