IVAX BEGINS SHIPMENTS OF GENERIC ALBUTEROL MDI IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING DEC. 28 ANDA APPROVAL; BIOEQUIVALENCE TO VENTOLIN SHOWN IN IN VIVO TESTS, FDA SAYS
Executive Summary
Ivax began shipping its generic version of Glaxo's Ventolin metered-dose inhaler on Dec. 29, less than 24 hours following FDA approval of the ANDA for the albuterol product. The company will market the product approved Dec. 28 through its Zenith Goldine subsidiary. Ivax is understood to have 2 mil. cannisters ready for shipping.