Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Receives ANDA Approval for Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP, 40 mg/12.5 mg, 80 mg/12.5 mg, and 80 mg/25 mg

MUMBAI, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (Glenmark) has been granted final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP, 40 mg/12.5 mg, 80 mg/12.5 mg, and 80 mg/25 mg, a generic version of Micardis®¹ HCT Tablets, of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 

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According to IQVIA^TM sales data for the 12 month period ending January 2019, the Micardis® HCT Tablets market² achieved annual sales of approximately $40.6 million*.

Glenmark's current portfolio consists of 150 products authorized for distribution in the U.S. marketplace and 52 ANDA's pending approval with the U.S. FDA. In addition to these internal filings, Glenmark continues to identify and explore external development partnerships to supplement and accelerate the growth of its existing pipeline and portfolio.

About Glenmark Pharmaceuticals  

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (GPL) is a research-driven, global, integrated pharmaceutical organization. It is ranked among the top 75 Pharma & Biotech companies of the world in terms of revenue (SCRIP 100 Rankings published in the year 2018). Glenmark is a leading player in the discovery of new molecules both NCEs (new chemical entity) and NBEs (new biological entity). Glenmark has several molecules in various stages of clinical development and is focused in the areas of oncology, dermatology and respiratory.

The company has a significant presence in the branded generics markets across emerging economies including India. Glenmark has 16 manufacturing facilities across five countries and has six R&D centers. The Generics business of Glenmark services the requirements of the U.S. and Western European markets. The API business sells its products in over 80 countries, including the U.S., various countries in the EU, South America and India.

¹All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners

²Market includes brand and all available therapeutic equivalents

*IQVIA^TM National Sales Perspectives: Retail & Non-Retail, January 2019

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