Glenmark Pharmaceuticals launches Fingolimod Capsules in US

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals launches Fingolimod Capsules in US

By: IPP Bureau

Last updated : November 01, 2022 10:25 am



According to IQVIA sales data for the 12-month period ending September 2022, the Gilenya Capsules, 0.5 mg market achieved annual sales of approximately US $1.8 billion


Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, USA is pleased to announce it has launched their Fingolimod Capsules, 0.5 mg, the generic version of Gilenya Capsules, 0.5 mg, of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Commenting on the launch, Sanjeev Krishan, President, Glenmark North America said, “We are very pleased to bring to market a lower cost alternative to Gilenya Capsules, 0.5 mg. This launch confirms our commitment to provide quality and affordable pharmaceutical products to patients.”

According to IQVIA sales data for the 12-month period ending September 2022, the Gilenya Capsules, 0.5 mg market achieved annual sales of approximately US $1.8 billion.

Glenmark’s current portfolio consists of 176 products authorized for distribution in the U.S. marketplace and 47 ANDA’s pending approval with the USFDA. 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.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Sanjeev Krishan

First Published : November 01, 2022 12:00 am