Pharmaceutical Business review

FDA tentatively approves Perrigo partner Synthon Levocetirizine Solution

Levocetirizine Solution, 2.5 mg/5ml is the generic version of UCB’s Xyzal Oral Solution, indicated for the treatment of indoor and outdoor allergies.

Synthon and UCB are currently engaged in Paragraph IV/Hatch-Waxman litigation over the Synthon ANDA filing.

Rudy Mareel CEO Synthon said Levocetirizine is a prime example of several ANDAs for which Synthon has obtained ‘First-Filer’-status with 180 days Hatch-Waxman marketing exclusivity.

Perrigo is a developer, manufacturer and distributer of OTC and generic prescription (Rx) pharmaceuticals.

Synthon Pharmaceuticals markets generic drugs through partnerships with other pharmaceutical companies.