Barr's ibuprofen
Executive Summary
Generic firm is first to receive post-1962 ANDA approval for Rx ibuprofen. During week of July 22, FDA approved ANDAs for 400 mg and 600 mg doses. Whslr. prices are: $6.39 for 400 mg 100s; $28.34 for 400 mg 500s; $8.84 for 600 mg 100s; $39.73 for 600 mg 500s. Boots attempted to block marketing, arguing in New York City Federal Court that Barr infringed on its patent by testing the drug before the ANDA/patent law became effective. Court issued a temporary restraining order July 25; however the order was overturned July 26.