Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., Alembic Settles Patent Dispute With Novartis AG Over Copycat Drug
Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules is a prescription medicine that is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type, and for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia associated with Parkinson's disease. The current generic market is approximately $46M, based on industry sales data. The product will be available in 4 strengths: 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg & 6mg.
About Breckenridge:
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. is a privately-held pharmaceutical marketing, research and development company founded in 1983 that markets a broad range of generic prescription products in many therapeutic categories. The Breckenridge label is recognized by Wholesalers, Distributors, Chains, and Managed Care Accounts, as well as Retail Pharmacies nationwide. The company markets over 70 products in a variety of dosage forms including: Tablets, Capsules, Soft Gel Capsules, Liquids, Suspensions, and Powders. www.bpirx.com
About Alembic:
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, a vertically integrated research and development pharmaceutical company, has been at the forefront of healthcare since 1907. Headquartered in India, Alembic is a publicly listed company that manufactures and markets generic pharmaceutical products all over the world. Alembic's state of the art research and manufacturing facilities are approved by regulatory authorities all over the world including the US FDA. Alembic is one of the leaders in branded generics in India. Alembic's brands, marketed through a field force of over 3000 sales representatives, are well recognized by doctors and patients. More information about the company can be found at www.alembic-india.com; (Reuters: ALEM.NS, Bloomberg: ALPM:IN, NSE: APLLTD, BSE: 533573)
SOURCE Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.