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Akorn, Inc.
Akorn-Strides, LLC Announces the First Commercial Product Launch for the Joint Venture, Rifampin for Injection
August 1st, 2008
Akorn-Strides, LLC announced the first commercial product launch for the Joint Venture, Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg/vial. Rifampin is used in the treatment of all forms of tuberculosis in conjunction with Isoniazid and Ethambutol. To date, the company has filed for 18 ANDAs and received nine ANDA approvals. Five additional products are under development and expected to be filed in the next 12 months. The Joint Venture expects to generate immediate revenue from this product launch and from several other new product launches in the second half of 2008. The approximate annual IMS market value of the nine approved products is $192 million. ...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-08-01)
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