Sales of Zoledronic Acid for use in oncology-related bone conditions hit $1.5bn in 2010

Sept. 29, 2011 - PRLog -- The report “Zoledronic Acid: Comprehensive Patent Search” available at http://www.reportbuyer.com/go/GEW01101 analyses opportunities in launching generic versions of Zoledronic Acid. Marketed by Novartis, Zoledronic Acid is indicated for the treatment of oncology-related bone conditions and non-oncology related bone conditions with reported global sales of USD $1.5bn and USD $580m in 2010 respectively.

According to the report, Novartis has successfully complied with the measures in agreed paediatric investigation plans (PIP) and has been awarded 6 month extensions to the terms of the SPCs, giving an expiry of May 2013. National patent term extensions have also been granted in Australia and the US with expiries of November 2012 and May 2013 respectively.

In all major territories where Zoledronic Acid has been marketed, the data and marketing exclusivity have already expired and are not a factor for generic competition.
In the US, tentative FDA approvals for generic Zoledronic Acid have been granted to Apotex, Bedford, Emcure, Hospira, Pharmaceuticals International, Pharmaforce, Sun and Teva.

Read more about the report “Zoledronic Acid: Comprehensive Patent Search” is available from Report Buyer at:
http://www.reportbuyer.com/pharma_healthcare/generic_drug...

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