Generics

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Camber Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday announced the introduction of its generic of Boehringer Ingelheim’s Micardis (telmisartan) tablets. The drug is indicated to treat hypertension.

Camber’s generic will be available in 20-, 40-, and 80-mg dosage strengths and packaged in 3x10 blister cards.

IRVINE, Calif. — PrescribeWellness earlier this week announced that their Collaborative Practice Agreement is now available in 19 states across the country. Partner pharmacies in these states can now administer vaccinations without a prescription from a doctor — an important step in reducing the number of adults who are not being properly immunized each year.

NORTH WALES, Pa. — Teva Pharmaceuticals has introduced its generic of Acticlate (doxycycline hyclate) tablets, the company announced Wednesday. The drug is indicated to reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria.

“Our customers count on Teva for a continuous supply of new generic products,” Teva COO North America generics Maureen Cavanaugh said. “With the launch of doxycycline hyclate tablets, we add another quality product to our broad line of affordable generic pharmaceuticals.”

DUBLIN — Perrigo on Monday announced the launch of its generic of Endo’s Hycodan (hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide oral solution). The drug is indicated for symptomatic relief of cough in adults and children 6 years of age and older.

NORTH WALES, Pa. — Teva has introduced its generic of Skelaxin (metaxalone) tablets, the company announced Tuesday. The drug is indicated as an adjunctive therapy to relieve discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.

“Our customers count on Teva for a continuous supply of new generic products,” Teva COO North American generics Maureen Cavanaugh said. “With the launch of metaxalone tablets, we add another quality product to our broad line of affordable generic pharmaceuticals.”

BAUDETTE, Minn. — ANI Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday announced the introduction of its generic of Lomotil (diphenoxylate HCl and atropine sulfate) tablets. The drug is indicated as an adjunctive therapy to manage diarrhea.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved Mayne Pharma’s generic of Acticlate (doxycycline hyclate) immediate release tablets, the company announced recently. Mayne Pharma’s will be the first generic of the treatment for infections, including severe acne.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration last week approved Adamis Pharmaceuticals’ Symjepi, a pre-filled dose syringe of epinephrine. The syringe is indicated for emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.