Hot on the heels of another generics giant, Netherlands-based Mylan (Nasdaq: MYL) has launched a generic version of Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) extended-release tablets in the USA
Earlier this month the Israeli drugmaker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE: TEVA) announced that, together with India’s Lupin (LOPN: BSE), it was launching a generic of the serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
Pristiq, which is marketed by US pharma giant Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), had US sales of approximately $853 million for the 12 months ending January 31, 2017, according to IMS Health.
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