Mylan given green light to launch Avonza in India

8 August 2017

Netherlands-based drugmaker Mylan (Nasdaq: MYL) has received marketing authorization from the Drug Controller General of India for its antiretroviral (ARV) drug Avonza (TLE400).

This treatment is a fixed-dose combination comprised of efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, 400mg/300mg/300mg, recommended by the World Health Organization as an alternative first-line regimen for people being treated for HIV/AIDS.

Mylan president Rajiv Malik said, "Developing Avonza and bringing it to patients with HIV in India is a continuation of our strong and sustained commitment to expanding access to affordable, high quality ARVs.

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