Amneal’s Zetia generic gets launch

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Amneal Pharmaceuticals on Thursday announced the introduction of its generic of Zetia (ezetimibe) tablets.

Amneal’s generic will be available in 10-mg dosage strength. The company is distributing the generic in 30-, 90- and 500-count bottle sizes, and has begun shipping the product from its Kentucky distribution center.

Zetia had annual U.S. sales of approximately $2.7 billion for the 12 months ended April 2017, according to QunitilesIMS data.