Watson launches generic version of Bayer's Yaz

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Generic drug maker Watson Pharmaceuticals has launched its version of a contraceptive made by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Watson said.



The company announced the launch of Vestura (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol), a generic version of Bayer's Yaz.



Yaz and its generic versions had sales of about $510 million during the 12-month period ended in November, according to IMS.

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