Lupin receives approval from U.S. FDA for Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.07%

Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) today announced that it has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.07%, to market a generic equivalent of Prolensa® Ophthalmic Solution, 0.07%, of Bausch & Lomb Inc. Lupin is the exclusive firstto-file for this product and is eligible for 180-day exclusivity. The product will be manufactured at Lupin's Pithampur facility in India.

Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.07% is indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and reduction of ocular pain in patients who have undergone cataract surgery.

Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution (RLD Prolensa®) had estimated annual sales of USD 185 million in the U.S. (IQVIA MAT September 2023).

Shares of Lupin Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 1218.85 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 1222.45. The total number of shares traded during the day was 82609 in over 3928 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 1239.90 and intraday low of 1215.40. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 101033332.00.

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