Jubilant Life Sciences has received final approval from the US health regulator for olmesartan medoxomil tablets used in the treatment of hypertension.
The company said in a BSE filing that it has received abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) final approval for olmesartan medoxomil tablets — 5 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg.
The approved product is the generic version of Benicar of Daiichi Sankyo which is used for the treatment of hypertension.
As on December 31, 2016, Jubilant Life Sciences had 73 ANDAs for oral solids filed in the US, of which 49 have been approved.
The company shares were trading at Rs 827.50, up 4.72 per cent on the BSE.
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