DUBLIN, Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN), a leading global pharmaceutical company, today announced that the Company has received an Acceptable for Filing letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) seeking approval to market Rifaximin Tablets, 550 mg.
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Allergan's ANDA product is a generic version of Valeant Pharmaceuticals' XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) 550 mg, which is indicated for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults and the reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in adults.
Based on available information, Allergan believes it is the "first applicant" to file an ANDA for the generic version of XIFAXAN® 550 mg and, should its ANDA be approved, may be entitled to 180 days of generic market exclusivity.
For the 12 months ending December 31, 2015, XIFAXAN® 550 mg had total U.S. sales of approximately $975 million, according to IMS Health data.
About Allergan
Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a unique, global pharmaceutical company and a leader in a new industry model – Growth Pharma. Allergan is focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative branded pharmaceuticals, high-quality generic and over-the-counter medicines and biologic products for patients around the world.
Allergan markets a portfolio of best-in-class products that provide valuable treatments for the central nervous system, eye care, medical aesthetics, gastroenterology, women's health, urology, cardiovascular and anti-infective therapeutic categories, and operates the world's third-largest global generics business, providing patients around the globe with increased access to affordable, high-quality medicines. Allergan is an industry leader in research and development, with one of the broadest development pipelines in the pharmaceutical industry and a leading position in the submission of generic product applications globally.
With commercial operations in approximately 100 countries, Allergan is committed to working with physicians, healthcare providers and patients to deliver innovative and meaningful treatments that help people around the world live longer, healthier lives.
For more information, visit Allergan's website at www.allergan.com.
Allergan Forward-Looking Statement
Statements contained in this press release that refer to future events or other non-historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect Allergan's current perspective of existing trends and information as of the date of this release. Except as expressly required by law, Allergan disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from Allergan's current expectations depending upon a number of factors affecting Allergan's business. These factors include, among others, the risks associated with acquisition transactions; the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of FDA approvals or actions, if any; the impact of competitive products and pricing; market acceptance of and continued demand for Allergan's products; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in Allergan's periodic public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to Allergan's Report on Form 10-K for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015 (such periodic public filings having been filed under the "Actavis plc" name) and from time to time in Allergan's other investor communications . Except as expressly required by law, Allergan disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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