Generic Generess Fe Approved for Contraception
April 1, 2015 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol tablets 0.8mg/0.025mg and ferrous fumarate tablets 75mg, manufactured by Mylan. Mylan began shipping is medication shortly after approval. The generic for Generess Fe (Warner-Chilcott, now a part of Actavis), is indicated for women choosing an oral contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy. The low-dose tablets are chewable and taken without water, making them easier to use for women who have trouble swallowing. Mylan has 180 days of exclusivity. During the calendar year of 2014, sales of Generess Fe amounted to $114.7 million in the U.S., according to IMS Health.
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