London, 04 May 2016 – Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma) (LSE: HIK) (NASDAQ Dubai: HIK) (OTC: HKMPY), (rated Ba1 Moody’s / BB+ S&P, both stable), the fast growing multinational pharmaceutical group, announces that its supplemental Abbreviated New Drug Application (sANDA) for Fluphenazine Decanoate Injection USP, 125mg/5 mL (25 mg/mL) multiple-dose vial has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
4 May 2016
Product, Press Release
Fluphenazine Deconate Injection is a neuroleptic drug used in the treatment of chronic pysychosis. According to IMS Health, sales of Fluphenazine Deconate Injection in the US market were approximately $23 million for the 12 months ending March 2016. Said Darwazah, Chairman and CEO of Hikma, said, “We are very pleased this product has been approved for the US market. We continue to leverage our strong R&D, regulatory and high-quality manufacturing capabilities, and remain committed to prioritising the re-introduction of Bedford products for patients in need.”