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Glenmark receives tentative ANDA approval for Milnacipran Hydrochloride Tablets, 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg


Mumbai, India; March 31, 2017: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (Glenmark) has been granted tentative approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for Milnacipran Hydrochloride Tablets, 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, the generic version of Savella® Tablets, 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg of Allergan Sales, LLC. According to IMS Health sales data for the 12 month period ending February 2017, the Savella® Tablets, 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg market1 achieved annual sales of approximately $154.4 million*. Glenmark’s current portfolio consists of 113 products authorized for distribution in the U.S. marketplace and 65 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 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (GPL) is a global innovative pharmaceutical company with operations in more than 80 countries. Glenmark has a diverse pipeline with several compounds in various stages of clinical development primarily focused in the areas of oncology, respiratory disease, and dermatology. Glenmark’s current respiratory pipeline is aimed at addressing the global public health burden of allergic rhinitis, asthma, and COPD, and includes four investigational treatments across the disease spectrum and devices. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, with U.S. headquarters in Mahwah, NJ, Glenmark has improved the lives of millions of patients by offering safe, affordable medications for nearly 40 years. For more information visit www.glenmarkpharma.com. For further information, please contact: Ramkumar Uppara/ Shibani Shah Glenmark, Mumbai, India Tel: [+91 22] 40189984/348 Email: corpcomm@glenmarkpharma.com