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Ranbaxy, AstraZeneca pact to launch ulcer drug in US

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New Delhi, July 28 Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc (RPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd (RLL), announced on Monday that it has entered into an agreement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals to launch an authorised generic of Omeprazole 40 mg capsules in the US.

The drug is indicated for the treatment of acid-related disease, including gastric ulcer. It had sales in the US market of $204.2 million.

“We welcome the opportunity to market an authorised generic of Omeprazole 40 mg capsules that will be commercialised immediately to all classes of trade in the US healthcare system under the Ranbaxy label.

“We will offer this product as an affordable and accessible generic formulation to patients requiring this medication,” said Mr Jim Meehan, Vice-President of Sales and Distribution for RPI.

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