Mylan Launches Generic Nor-Q.D.® Tablets, 0.35 mg (28-Day Cycle)

Mylan Inc.

today announced that its U.S.-based subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched Norethindrone Tablets USP, 0.35 mg. Norethindrone Tablets USP, 0.35 mg, are the generic version of Watson Laboratories' (now Actavis, Inc.) Nor-Q.D.® Tablets, 0.35 mg (28-Day Cycle), which are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy. Mylan's partner, Famy Care Ltd., received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for this product. Norethindrone Tablets USP, 0.35 mg, had U.S. sales of approximately $39 million for the 12 months ending March 31, 2013, according to IMS Health. Currently, Mylan has 174 ANDAs pending FDA approval representing $83.2 billion in annual sales, according to IMS Health. Thirty-six of these pending ANDAs are potential first-to-file opportunities, representing $22.9 billion in annual brand sales, for the 12 months ending Dec. 31, 2012, according to IMS Health. Mylan is a global pharmaceutical company committed to setting new standards in health care. Working together around the world to provide 7 billion people access to high quality medicine, we innovate to satisfy unmet needs; make reliability and service excellence a habit; do what's right, not what's easy; and impact the future through passionate global leadership. We offer a growing portfolio of approximately 1,100 generic pharmaceuticals and several brand medications. In addition, we offer a wide range of antiretroviral therapies, upon which approximately 40% of HIV/AIDS patients in developing countries depend. We also operate one of the largest active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers and currently market products in approximately 140 countries and territories. Our workforce of more than 20,000 people is dedicated to improving the customer experience and increasing pharmaceutical access to consumers around the world. But don't take our word for it. See for yourself. See inside. mylan.com