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November 1, 2012
Reports: Generic extended-release drugs to get more attention from FDA

Some generic drugs may come under more scrutiny from the Food and Drug Administration amid reports that the generic version of a treatment for depression didn't work as well as the branded version, according to published reports.

NEW YORK – Some generic drugs may come under more scrutiny from the Food and Drug Administration amid reports that the generic version of a treatment for depression didn't work as well as the branded version, according to published reports.

October 5, 2012
FDA issues new guidelines for budeprion XL in the 300-mg strength

The Food and Drug Administration has reviewed new data that indicated that budeprion XL (bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets) in the 300-mg strength, manufactured by Impax Labs and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, is not therapeutically equivalent to Wellbutrin XL in the 300-mg strength.

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has reviewed new data that indicated that budeprion XL (bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets) in the 300-mg strength, manufactured by Impax Labs and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, is not therapeutically equivalent to Wellbutrin XL in the 300-mg strength.

September 30, 2010
Mylan's generic Wellbutrin XL enters market

Mylan has launched a generic version of a common antidepressant, the company said Friday....

PITTSBURGH Mylan has launched a generic version of a common antidepressant, the company said Friday.

 

Mylan announced the launch of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets in the 150-mg and 300-mg strengths, a once-daily treatment for depression.

 

 

The drug is a generic version of GlaxoSmithKline’s Wellbutrin XL. Various versions of the drug had sales of around $752 million during the 12-month period ended in June, according to IMS Health.