Saccharate

Glenmark and Cediprof Announce Exclusive Distribution Agreement in the United States for US FDA Approved Mixed Amphetamines Immediate-Release Tablets

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

MUMBAI, India and MAHWAH, N.J. and CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA and Cediprof, Inc. (a part of the Neolpharma Pharmaceutical Group family of companies) have entered into an exclusive supply and distribution agreement for Cediprof's FDA-approved Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product), 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg and 30 mg, the generic version of Adderall®1 Tablets, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg, of Teva Women's Health, Inc. Glenmark expects to commence distribution of the product in the U.S. during the second half of 2023. This product has long been on FDA's shortage list.

Key Points: 
  • Commenting on the launch, Brendan O'Grady, Chief Executive Officer – Glenmark Global Formulations Business said, "Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product), 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg and 30 mg is a highly prescribed medication in the United States.
  • Glenmark is very pleased to be able to alleviate the shortage this country is facing by partnering with Cediprof and Neol."
  • According to IQVIA™ sales data for the 12-month period ending January 2023, the Adderall® Tablets, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg market2 achieved annual sales of approximately $389.8 million*.
  • Glenmark's current portfolio consists of 180 products authorized for distribution in the U.S. marketplace and 48 ANDA's pending approval with the U.S. FDA.