Mylan Launches One of the First Generic Versions of Trilipix® Capsules

PITTSBURGH, July 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) today announced that its U.S.-based subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched Fenofibric Acid Delayed-release Capsules, 45 mg and 135 mg.

Fenofibric Acid Delayed-release Capsules, 45 mg and 135 mg, are the generic version of Abbott's Trilipix® Capsules, which are indicated as an adjunct to diet in combination with a statin to reduce triglyceride and increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in patients with mixed dyslipidemia and CHD or a CHD risk equivalent who are on optimal statin therapy to achieve their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal. Mylan received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for this product.

Fenofibric Acid Delayed-release Capsules, 45 mg and 135 mg, had U.S. sales of approximately $553.6 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

SOURCE Mylan Inc.

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