Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. Announces Approval of Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. announced today the immediate launch of Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted finalapproval for the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for this product, which is being manufactured and supplied by Natco Pharma Limited, and will be available in both 5mg and 10mg strengths. Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets are AB rated to Maxalt®, a $320 million dollar brand drug marketed by Merck. Maxalt® is a prescription medicine indicated for the acute treatment of migraines.

About Breckenridge:
Breckenridge is a privately-held pharmaceutical marketing, research and development company founded in 1983 that markets a broad range of generic prescription products and Medical Foods 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 60 products in a variety of dosage forms including: Tablets, Capsules, Soft Gel Capsules, and Liquids, and Powders.

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