Pharmaceutical Business review

Teva’s generic Zofran gets provisional FDA approval

The product is specifically indicated for prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including high-dose cisplatin, and prevention of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting.

Total annual US sales of the brand product, in both configurations, are approximately $576 million, according to Teva.

Teva, headquartered in Isreal, develops, manufactures and markets generic and innovative human pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients, as well as animal health pharmaceutical products. Close to 90% of Teva’s sales are in North America and Europe.