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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals receives ANDA approval for Tretinoin Capsules, 10 mg

Mumbai, India; December 27, 2016: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (Glenmark) has been granted final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for Tretinoin Capsules, 10 mg, the generic version of Vesanoid Capsules, 10 mg, of Hoffmann La Roche, Inc. (which is no longer being marketed in the United States).

According to IMS Health sales data for the 12 month period ending October 2016, the Vesanoid Capsules, 10 mg market¹ achieved annual sales of approximately $22.0 million*.

Glenmark’s current portfolio consists of 112 products authorized for distribution in the U.S. marketplace and 63 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.
¹Market includes brand and all available therapeutic equivalents
*IMS Health National Sales Perspectives: Retail & Non-Retail, October 2016

About Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.:

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (GPL) is a research-driven, global, integrated pharmaceutical organization headquartered at Mumbai, India. It is ranked among the top 80 Pharma & Biotech companies of the world in terms of revenue (SCRIP 100 Rankings published in the year 2016). 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 primarily focused in the areas of Inflammation [asthma/COPD, rheumatoid arthritis etc.] and Pain [neuropathic pain and inflammatory pain]. The company has a significant presence in the branded generics markets across emerging economies including India. GPL along with its subsidiaries operate 17 manufacturing facilities across four countries and has five 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, EU, South America and India.

For further information, please contact:
Ramkumar Uppara/Shibani Shah
Glenmark, Mumbai, India
Tel: [+91 22] 4018 9984/9348
E-mail: corpcomm@glenmarkpharma.com

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals receives ANDA approval for Tretinoin Capsules, 10 mg

Mumbai, India; December 27, 2016: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (Glenmark) has been granted final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for Tretinoin Capsules, 10 mg, the generic version of Vesanoid Capsules, 10 mg, of Hoffmann La Roche, Inc. (which is no longer being marketed in the United States).

According to IMS Health sales data for the 12 month period ending October 2016, the Vesanoid Capsules, 10 mg market¹ achieved annual sales of approximately $22.0 million*.

Glenmark’s current portfolio consists of 112 products authorized for distribution in the U.S. marketplace and 63 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.
¹Market includes brand and all available therapeutic equivalents
*IMS Health National Sales Perspectives: Retail & Non-Retail, October 2016

About Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.:

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (GPL) is a research-driven, global, integrated pharmaceutical organization headquartered at Mumbai, India. It is ranked among the top 80 Pharma & Biotech companies of the world in terms of revenue (SCRIP 100 Rankings published in the year 2016). 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 primarily focused in the areas of Inflammation [asthma/COPD, rheumatoid arthritis etc.] and Pain [neuropathic pain and inflammatory pain]. The company has a significant presence in the branded generics markets across emerging economies including India. GPL along with its subsidiaries operate 17 manufacturing facilities across four countries and has five 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, EU, South America and India.

For further information, please contact:
Ramkumar Uppara/Shibani Shah
Glenmark, Mumbai, India
Tel: [+91 22] 4018 9984/9348
E-mail: corpcomm@glenmarkpharma.com