Generic Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release
Our lead generic product candidate, dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride, is a Schedule II (drugs with a high potential for abuse) medication used for the treatment of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
In November 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted final approval of our dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules for the 15 and 30 mg strengths. Commercial sales of these strengths were launched immediately by our commercialization partner in the U.S., Par Pharmaceutical. The FDA has also approved the 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 35 and 40 mg strengths under the Par ANDA. Par has launched the 10, 20, 25, and 35 mg strengths in 2017, and we expect Par to launch the 5 and 40 mg strengths in the near future.
Under a license and commercialization agreement between the Company and Par (as amended, the "Par agreement"), the Company receives quarterly profit-share payments on Par's U.S. sales of dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride.
According to Symphony Health Solutions, sales for the 12 months ended May 2019 of Focalin XR® in the U.S. were approximately $867 million (TRx MBS Dollars).
Generic Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release
Our second generic product in our pipeline is venlafaxine hydrochloride extended release capsules.
In November 2018 the company announced the receipt of final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for the Company's abbreviated new drug application ("ANDA") for venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules in the 37.5, 75, and 150 mg strengths.
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release is indicated for the treatment of symptoms of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
According to Symphony Health Solutions, sales of venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules in the U.S. were approximately US$803 million for the 12 months ended May 2019 (TRx MBS Dollars).
Generic Pantoprazole Extended-Release
Pantoprazole extended-release is a delayed release pantoprazole sodium. This product is currently the subject of an ANDA filing with the FDA and is available for partnering.
Pantoprazole extended-release is a delayed-release capsule for oral administration that contains pantoprazole sodium. Pantoprazole extended-release inhibits gastric acid secretion and is prescribed for the short-term treatment of conditions such as stomach ulcers associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease as well as the long term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
According to Symphony Health Services, sales of pantoprazole sodium delayed-release tablets in the United States were approximately US$375 million for the 12 months ending May 2019 (TRx MBS Dollars).