Mylan ships generic prostate drug

PITTSBURGH — Generic drug maker Mylan has begun shipping a drug for enlarged prostate, the company said Friday.



Mylan announced the launch of alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets in the 10-mg strength.



The drug is a generic version of Sanofi's Uroxatral, which had sales of about $241 million during the 12-month period ended in June, according to IMS Health.