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Mylan announces launch of Xulane
PITTSBURGH — Mylan announced the launch of Xulane (norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol transdermal system 150/35-mcg per day), the generic version of Ortho Evra (norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol transdermal system 150/35-mcg per day) from Janssen Pharmaceuticals. The drug is used to prevent pregnancy in women who want to use a transdermal patch as a contraception method.
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Teva USA settles with Pfizer on generic Celebrex
JERUSALEM — Teva Pharmaceutical on Thursday announced that its U.S. subsidiary has entered into a settlement with Pfizer related to Teva's generic version of Celebrex (celecoxib) 50-, 100-, 200- and 400-mg capsules in the United States.
Under the terms of the settlement, Teva may launch its generic versions in December, 2014, or earlier under certain circumstances. Teva has received tentative approval from the Food and Drug Administration for all strengths and believes that it is first-to-file on at least the 100-, 200- and 400-mg capsules.