Mylan launches generic Yasmin in USA

8 September 2015

Netherlands-incorporated Mylan (Nasdaq: MYL) today announced the US launch of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, 3 mg/0.03 mg, which is the generic version of German pharma major Bayer's (BAYN: DE) Yasmin Tablets.

Mylan's partner Famy Care received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for this product, which is indicated for use by women to prevent pregnancy.

Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, 3mg/0.03mg, had US sales of about $137.6 million for the 12 months ending June 30, 2015, according to IMS Health data quoted by Mylan. The immediate availability of this product represents Mylan's 13th oral contraceptive launch in the USA.

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