FDA greenlights Teva's generic anticoagulant
The FDA has tentatively given Teva Pharmaceuticals a nod of approval for its abbreviated new drug application to market the generic version of the anticoagulant injection Argatroban (GlaxoSmithKline) in 100 mg/mL doses.
The drug is indicated for prophylaxis treatment of thrombosis in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia patients, according to Teva. The Jerusalem-based company said the branded product reaps an annual profit of $137 million, based on data from IMS Health.
The drug is indicated for prophylaxis treatment of thrombosis in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia patients, according to Teva. The Jerusalem-based company said the branded product reaps an annual profit of $137 million, based on data from IMS Health.